Read 2 Chron. 20:1-25.
Noting that we wrestle not against flesh and blood (Eph.
6:12), we need to know how we may stand against the enemy.
ƒ He set himself to seek the Lord (v3-4). This is always the first step of victory. He went to God in prayer. God is in heaven. God still rules. None is able to withstand him.
ƒ We have no might against this great company
(v10-12). We must realize our
weakness and God's strength. We can
contribute nothing (2 Cor. 12:9; Phil. 4:13).
ƒ Our eyes are upon Thee (v12). We mustn't get to looking too long at the
great company. Remember Peter began to
sink when he took his eyes off Jesus.
ƒ The battle is not yours but God's
(v15,17,20). Don't be afraid of the
multitude (v15). You need not fight in
this battle (v17). Rather, stand still
and see! (Ex. 14:13; Job 37:14)
Ephesians also tells us to "stand and having done all to
stand" (6:13-14). The Lord is with
you (v17). Believe in the Lord! (v20)
ƒ Praise the Lord (v20-22). Anyone can sing after the battle is
won. Here God's people sing before the
victory. The enemy doesn't like us to
praise God. If we would do more praising
we would live more victorious lives.
The battle is not yours but God's when it comes to our sin -- He
fought for us and is victor.
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