“The Battle is Not Yours”

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and he said, “Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: thus says the LORD to you, ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s.” —2 Chronicles 20:15 (NASB1995)

Upon being notified that a great multitude was coming to make war against them, Jehoshaphat was afraid and turned his attention to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. (2 Chronicles 20:3) In his prayer, he acknowledged that they were powerless before the great multitude who were coming against them. He admitted that they did not know what to do, but he stated: “…our eyes are on You.”  (See 2 Chronicles 20:12) Yahweh’s response was to let them know that the battle belonged to Him. Jehoshaphat and all of Judah worshiped the LORD (See 2 Chronicles 20:18) And God gave them a total victory. Not one of their enemies escaped. (See 2 Chronicles 20:22-24)

When we don't know what to do, may we keep our eyes on Yahweh, worship Him, and remember that the battle belongs to the LORD.