Hey family! I just
want to encourage you today as 2019 draws closer. Jesus has never lost a
battle! That is what I keep hearing on repeat in my spirit. Sometimes when the
load gets very heavy, and the war gets long, it can be hard to pay attention to
the wins. You get weary, and your focus waivers and you struggle to see the why
or the how. But the Lord just wanted me to remind you that He is your strong
tower and your great defender. He is capable and willing to fight for you! He
is Jehovah Sabaoth – the God who wages war on your behalf and causes wars to
cease! He is fighting for you, and He has never lost.
Do you remember the story of Jehoshaphat and the fight
against the Moabites and the Ammonites in 2 Chronicles 20? Three nations came
together to go against the people of Judah, and it terrified them. Jehoshaphat
called a fast and called on the Lord. He gave an impassioned plea, crying out
for help. He ended his prayer with, “O our God, won’t you stop them? We are
powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know
what to do, but we are looking to you for help.” (2 Chr. 20: 12, NLT)
The Lord responded, “Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this
mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow, march out against them. You will
find them coming up through the ascent of Ziz at the end of the valley that
opens into the wilderness of Jeruel. But
you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and
watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do
not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the Lord is
with you!” (2 Chr. 20: 15-17, NLT)
So, this is often the part that people highlight. I mean,
why wouldn’t you? The Lord has assured the people that He is with them and they
do not need to fight. Cue the organ music and start the run! Well today, I need
you to look ahead to what happens after the Lord has spoken. This is what I
want you to hold onto as you prepare for the new thing that the Lord is calling
you to in 2019.
“As they sang and praised, the Eternal was ready to cause great
confusion in battle for the men from Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir (in Edom) who
had come to attack Judah. They were utterly defeated, turning on one
another. The Ammonites and Moabites
attacked the men from Mount Seir, destroying them completely. Then, the
Ammonites and Moabites turned on each other. When all was quiet, Judah looked
out of the watchtower in the wilderness and saw a great army of corpses fallen
on the battlefield. No one had escaped.” (2 Chr. 20:22-24, VOICE)
Hear me, saints! The battle plan is in place, and it is
going to work. The Lord is the master strategist, and He never loses a battle.
Do not be confused by the fact that sometimes things don’t work the way YOU
think they should. I’m sorry to tell you this, but your plan is not the one on
the table. The Lord can make your enemies work together to bless you or confuse
them so much that they take themselves out of the picture. He is fighting for
you! Do you see that last line? No one escaped! Not one imp or demon, not one
man or weapon was able to infiltrate God’s plan. It will work! You just have to stand on the word of the
Lord. You have to trust that His victory is assured. You have to worship and
praise. Do NOT be afraid or discouraged! He has everything under control!
Therefore, right now I speak strength into your weakness and power into your
body. I call out the spirit of weariness and frustration and declare peace into
your spirit. You will walk into your future with shoulders back and a raised
head. You will live out your destiny with purpose and confidence. And most
importantly, you will see the victory and hope that was spoken over your life
before you were even born! You win!
Amen
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