Song of the Day
“Battle Belongs” (YouTube Link) click the link and sing along!
Scripture to reflect upon
- Matt 17:20,
- Ps. 32:10,
- 2 Chron 20:17,
- Exodus 14:14,
- Matt 19:26,
Devotional Thought
I am not sure what the battles are that you have faced, or are going to face, today, but I do know that the best way to fight those battles begins with a strategy! Every successful victory begins with a strategy that gives us the upper hand over our enemy. So let’s look at a few strategic elements we can implement as we face our daily battles.
- Prayer
- Prayer is the first line of defense for all of us, because it allows us to connect with the Extraordinary Strategist (Isa 9:6), the Commander of Heavens armies (Isa 37:16), and the Almighty Fortress who is our safety and shield (2 Sam 22:2-4)!
- We can approach Him with confidence knowing that He will give us mercy in our times of need (Heb 4:16).
- Surrender
- I know this sounds weird a strategic effort to win a battle, but there are times that we need to be still (surrender to the process) and allow God to do what only He can do in our various trials!
- God told the Israelites in 2 Chron 20:17 to not panic but to trust that God was with them as they march out to battle. He reassured them that they were not going to be the ones fighting in the battle, but that they were going to see God deliver them from their enemies by His power! Hallelujah.
- Go back to the “Strategy Blueprint”
- The Word of God (Bible) is a tool that we need to use daily to make sure we are reminded of the character of God and how He delivered in the past!
- When Jesus was faced with the enemies temptations, He responded and won the battle three different times by utilizing the Word of God against satan. How much more then do we need to be familiar enough with the Bible that we can use it as a sword to penetrate the enemies strongholds in our lives!
- God has laid out clear direction in His Word that will give us the tools to win battles and be more than conquerors in this world! Use them!!
So, have confidence when facing various trials, because God is for you – not against you. He is ready to fight your battles for you, trust Him and worship Him as you watch Him deliver you time and time again!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I am so grateful that You are trustworthy and that I can count on You to fight my battles! I ask You to forgive me when I lean on my own understanding and forget to trust in You. Thank You that with You all things are possible. Thank You that You truly are my Mighty Fortress, my safe place, my God that I can take refuge in as You fight my battles. Help me to call upon You in those moments of temptation, fear, anxiety, and doubt. I surrender to You now and forever more! Please teach me through Your Word how to trust You more. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
