Day 21: The Battle Is the Lord's
Israel was in trouble! The armies of surrounding nations banded together and declared war on them. Already, they were marching through the desert, quickly approaching Jerusalem.
The people panicked. Even the king Jehoshaphat was terrified. But the king did something right. He went to the Lord, begging for guidance. And the Lord answered. He told Jehoshaphat, “Don’t be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the Lord is with you.”
And the next day, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising Him, singing, “Give thanks to the Lord; his faithful love endures forever!”
Can you imagine? No military general in his right mind would send the choir into battle before sending in the infantry! This was an unheard of strategy! But God honored the faith of the Israelites. As soon as the singers began to sing their praises, the enemies of Israel turned on each other and began fighting among themselves! By the time the armies of Judah arrived, all they saw were dead bodies everywhere! Not a single enemy escaped!
Perhaps we should consider beginning our battles with praise and worship. When we do this, we realign our perspective, recognizing that our God is greater than any challenge, than any enemy that we may face.
What battle are you facing today?
Have you thanked God for His answers to your prayer? Have you praised Him for His love and desire
to save and keep you? Take time to
praise and worship Him today!
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