In what ways can we trust God to fight our battles today? Setting the Scene: Israel on the Edge of the Jordan Deuteronomy 31:4 opens with Moses reminding the people, “And the LORD will do to them as He did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, and to their land when He destroyed them”. They had not yet stepped into Canaan, yet God spoke of victory as already accomplished. That same certainty undergirds every promise He makes to His people today. God’s Track Record: Proof He Really Fights - Sihon and Og (Numbers 21:21-35) • Two seasoned kings fell without Israel’s prior military experience. • Their defeat proved God’s power wasn’t a one-time event in Egypt but an ongoing reality. - The Red Sea (Exodus 14:14) “The LORD will fight for you; you only need to be still.” He handled what Israel could never have solved. - Jehoshaphat’s crisis (2 Chronicles 20:15) “The battle is not yours, but God’s.” Worship took the place of worry, and ambushes routed the enemy. Because Scripture is accurate and literal, each account stands as a historical guarantee that He still steps in. Ways We Can Trust God to Fight Our Battles Today - Trust His unchanging nature • Malachi 3:6—He does not change, so His past deliverances predict present help. - Bring every struggle under His authority • Spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6:10-12) • Emotional battles—fear, anxiety, shame (Psalm 34:4) • Relational conflicts—He defends the maligned (Psalm 37:5-6). - Expect Him to strategize the outcome • He chooses the method: a parted sea, collapsing walls, confusing enemy ranks, or quieting our hearts. • Our role is obedience; His role is victory. - Stand on His Word, not on circumstances • Romans 8:31—If God is for us, who can stand against us? • Isaiah 54:17—No weapon formed against His servants will prosper. How God Fights: Four Strategic Fronts 1. Providential Intervention - Opens and closes doors (Revelation 3:7). - Orchestrates timing, resources, and human decisions. 2. Supernatural Protection - Angelic assistance (Psalm 91:11-12). - Restraining evil activity we never see (2 Thessalonians 3:3). 3. Inner Fortification - Peace that guards hearts and minds (Philippians 4:7). - Wisdom that exposes the enemy’s schemes (James 1:5). 4. Ultimate Vindication - He settles every injustice, now or at His judgment seat (Romans 12:19). - Our reputation, provision, and future rest in His hands. Our Part: Standing Firm While He Fights - Recall His past faithfulness—keeping a personal “Sihon and Og” journal. - Refuse fear and choose courage (Deuteronomy 31:6). - Pray and praise, aligning with His victory (Acts 16:25-26). - Put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:13-17) and remain alert. - Speak truth over the battle; agreement with God silences the enemy’s lies. Promises to Anchor Your Faith - Psalm 46:1—“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” - John 16:33—“Take heart! I have overcome the world.” - 1 John 4:4—“He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” - Hebrews 13:5-6—He will never leave or forsake, so we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.” A Closing Word of Confidence The same Lord who toppled Sihon and Og leads every modern believer. When opposition looms, we lean on His unbroken record, obey His clear instructions, and watch Him secure the victory He has already declared. |
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