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Fight Standing Still

Written by ronda on . Posted in Phoebe Connections.

Fight Standing Still

2 Chronicles 20:12b

For we are powerless before this vast multitude that comes to fight against us. We do not know what to do, but we look to You.

This verse was a part of Jehoshaphat’s prayer when his enemies built a huge army to try to overtake Judah and Jerusalem. He knew they were too big and too mighty for him to battle in his own strength, and the only way for him to overcome was for God to intervene. Therefore, he did what he learned to do from his youth – he cried out to God.

I find myself more and more in a state of just not knowing what to do, and I’m sure you can relate. There are times when we have no answers or ability in our own strength to overcome, and we, too, must cry out to God. While we may feel our vulnerability in such moments, we must remember that our strength comes from the LORD. When we are weak, He is strong. Some battles are simply too strong for us to fight, and when we encounter them, we would be wise to cry out to God. When we do, we find a strength beyond ourselves intervening in ways we could not see.

God’s response to Jehoshaphat’s prayer is an encouragement to each of us. In verse 17, God speaks through His servant, Jahaziel, to Jehoshaphat and the children of Israel:

“You do not have to fight this battle. Position yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD. He is with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Tomorrow, go out to face them, for the LORD is with you.

The next time life hits you out of nowhere and threatens you with armies of pending defeat and destruction, cry out to God. The enemy will whisper in your ear with the question, “What are you going to do about this?” Your response should be to position yourself, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD. Let Him fight the battle for you. He is greater than your enemy, and He has the power to defeat him. Find your strength in Him, and trust Him to fight for you. God responds to faith, and nothing exhibits faith more than a heart at rest from trusting in Him. The enemy would much rather fight you than to fight God. Don’t give him that opportunity.

Have a blessed day!

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