BECAUSE OF THE LORD

READING: DEUTERONOMY 20:1-9

Verse 1: “When you go to war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt.”

This verse is an assurance given by God to the Israelites many years ago regarding their enemies. Today we experience adverse conditions, situations and occurrences. They are unavoidable aspects of life in this world. These are our enemies. At times they seem as powerful against us as the horses, chariots and armies seemed to the Israelites. Examples of these modern enemies are debts, sickness, abuse, anger, abortion, crime, addictions and depression to name a few. When these enemies are encountered, they can cause in us the same responses that the Israelites experienced. We are blessed that the ancient assurance given by the Lord for His people of that day, also applies to we who are His people of this day. We are charged to not be afraid of these enemies because the Lord our God is with us. Even today Almighty God remains supreme over all of our challenges, and the resolution of all our fears. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What can we expect from God regarding our enemies?

2. Is there any confession you need to make to the Lord regarding fear?