How can we apply the lessons of Deuteronomy 7:18 in spiritual battles? Setting the Verse in View “ ‘Do not be afraid of them; remember well what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt.’ ” (Deuteronomy 7:18) The Call to Courage • Reject fear as an illegitimate influence. • Recognize that intimidation is often the first tactic of the enemy (1 Peter 5:8). • Replace dread with confidence in God’s proven character. Remembering God’s Track Record • Israel’s point of reference was Egypt; ours is the empty tomb. • Keep a personal record of answered prayers and timely provisions. • Rehearse the major deliverances in Scripture—Red Sea (Exodus 14), Jericho (Joshua 6), David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17), the Cross (Colossians 2:15). Applying Memory to Present Battles 1. Identify today’s “them”—temptations, doubts, cultural pressures. 2. Call to mind a specific past victory God granted you. 3. Speak it aloud; testimony silences accusation (Revelation 12:11). 4. Move forward in obedience without waiting for feelings of boldness to arrive. The Role of Scripture in Recall • Memorize key passages: Psalm 27, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:31–39. • Read them aloud when fear rises; faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17). • Use Scripture as the “sword of the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:17) rather than human reasoning. Cultivating a Remembrance Lifestyle • Incorporate thanksgiving into daily prayer (Philippians 4:6). • Share victory stories in your household and church, reinforcing collective memory. • Celebrate ordinances—baptism and the Lord’s Supper—as built-in reminders of deliverance. Practical Steps for the Week • Each morning, write one past instance of God’s faithfulness on a sticky note; place it where you will see it often. • Fast from negative media for a day and fill the time with reading Exodus 1–15. • When tempted, pause and say: “The Lord who defeated Pharaoh fights for me now” (cf. Exodus 14:14). Assurance of Ongoing Help • God’s power has not diminished (Malachi 3:6). • The same Spirit who raised Jesus lives in us (Romans 8:11). • Therefore, every spiritual battle is faced with proven, divinely supplied resources—making fear unreasonable and victory attainable. |
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