How can we trust God to "confuse all the people" against us? The Core Verse “I will send My terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn their backs and flee.” (Exodus 23:27) What God pledged to Israel on the way to Canaan reveals how He still acts on behalf of His people today. Why We Can Rely on This Promise • God’s character is unchanging (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). • His Word is permanently settled (Psalm 119:89). • He watches over His promises to perform them (Jeremiah 1:12). • Scripture repeatedly shows Him confusing the opposition just as He said (see below). Biblical Snapshots of Divine Confusion • Genesis 11:7 – At Babel, God confused language to halt united rebellion. • Exodus 14:24–25 – Wheels of the Egyptian chariots jammed; panic followed. • Joshua 10:10 – “The LORD threw them into confusion before Israel.” • Judges 7:22 – Midianites turned their swords on one another. • 1 Samuel 14:20 – Philistines “struck one another in great confusion.” • 2 Chronicles 20:22–23 – Enemy armies annihilated each other when Judah praised. These records prove the verse is not isolated; confusion is a frequent instrument of God’s deliverance. How Trust Looks in Everyday Life • Remember the covenant: meditate on passages above until confidence rises. • Refuse retaliation: let God fight (Romans 12:19). • Maintain purity: walk in obedience so there’s no foothold for the enemy (Psalm 66:18). • Pray Scripture aloud: speak Exodus 23:27 and related verses over the situation. • Praise instead of panic: Judah’s choir triggered victory (2 Chronicles 20:21–22). • Watch expectantly: God may work through circumstances, timing, or even the words of opponents to unsettle their unity. Practical Encouragement • God does not need numerical advantage; He needs surrendered hearts (Judges 7:2). • Confusion often turns enemies’ own plans against them (Psalm 57:6). • While He disorients adversaries, He gives His people clarity (1 Corinthians 14:33). • The result is unmistakable: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies” (Psalm 23:5). Walking Forward Stand on Exodus 23:27 with unwavering faith. Obey the Lord, speak His promises, and expect Him to throw every hostile scheme into confusion. He has done it before, He delights to do it again, and He will do it for you. |
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