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<IMG id=Picture_x0020_20 alt=cid:[email protected] src="https://cdn.welovegod.org/wp-content/uploads/image001-103.jpg" width=942 height=154> This Week's Devotion    Article Headline   Ministry Links SCOM Ministry Home   Forums   Archived Devotionals   Contact Us     Message & Prayer   Comment/Feedback   Prayer Requests   Devotional Subscribe       Verse Of The Week …… For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.   (Matt. 16:24-25)     SCOM on the Webs   FACEBOOK     TWITTER     MYSPACE     FRIENDSTER     THESE ARE GOD’S BATTLES   During the time of King Jehoshaphat, several armies began to invade the land of Judah. Being greatly outnumbered, Jehoshaphat called for a nation-wide time of fasting and prayer to seek guidance from God: "O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You" (2 Chronicles 20:12). The king needed to formulate a plan. He was the appointed leader and responsible for the safety of his people. King Jehoshaphat's "plan" was to place the fate of the entire nation into the hands of God. Many see such action as weakness, but it took great strength to recognize he was powerless - even greater strength to know where to turn and Who to trust! God answered King Jehoshaphat's cry for help through a Levite named Jahaziel. "Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel...'Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: "Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's." 2 Chronicles 20:14-15 This is great comfort when we face trials which appear much bigger than anything we can handle, we can rest in the fact that our battles belong to God. But there is more to the story! God didn't tell Jehoshaphat to just sit in his tent while the battle was won, He gave specific instructions to confidently stand before the enemy. "Tomorrow march down against them...{But} you will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.” 2 Chronicles 20:16-17 It's inevitable that our life will contain such battles - many of us are facing overwhelming battles right now. As with everything we encounter on our Christian walk, battles have a purpose. Many times the purpose of our battles is for us to understand a fundamental truth: "Apart from Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5). Reaching the end of our own strength is our real battle - turning to God and trusting Him for every step of our walk is the real victory! As we trust Him with all our heart and seek counsel in His presence, He will tell us where to march and where to stand. Let's boldly follow each and every day and refuse to get discouraged. He is in absolute control...for these are God's battles! Taken from A Closer Walk Volume 3 - by Steve Troxel Help spread God's word, please forward the devotion to as many friends and relatives as possible and encourage them to subscribe free of charge. If this was forwarded to you, you can subscribe by sending a blank email to the following address: [email protected]

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