His Victory (Liz Morris)

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He shall say: “Hear, Israel: Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not panic or be terrified by them. For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”

Deuteronomy 20:3-5

 

What a God we serve! A God who fights our battles, never abandons us and gives us the victory! Will you let God fight your battle? This life is not for the fainthearted and God never promised it would be easy. We often feel like we are battling through our circumstances, our health, our relationships or our finances. God goes on to promise in Deuteronomy 31:6 ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.’

Do you know this truth in your situation today? He is right there with you, he is not a fair-weather friend.

It is not always easy to hear and know these truths in times of trouble, despair can set in and it is only human to question why, why does God allow the hard times to happen? But even if we don’t understand why the trials come, even if our vision tarries, His victory is won and whilst we are waiting for the fullness of it, we must stand together, pray for one another and build each other up. Who will you build up today?

Habakkuk 2:3 says ‘for the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay’.

 

Let’s pray: Father God we cry out to you amidst our troubles, thank you that you fight our battles and that you do not abandon us in our hour of need. Help us to hold on to you at these times and we ask that your Holy Spirit lead us to support those around us who are going through tough times. Amen   

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