How can we trust God's power in our personal battles today? Our Starting Point: Jehoshaphat’s Prayer 2 Chronicles 20:6: “and said, ‘O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.’ ” In the face of a massive coalition army, King Jehoshaphat doesn’t rally his generals first; he rallies his heart around who God is. That same declaration lays the groundwork for trusting God’s power in our own battles. Unshakable Facts About God’s Power • God’s throne is in heaven—above every earthly threat. • He rules “all the kingdoms of the nations”—nothing lies outside His jurisdiction. • “Power and might are in Your hand”—ability and authority belong to Him, not to chance or circumstance. • “No one can stand against You”—His victories are never in doubt. How These Truths Meet Our Personal Battles 1. Perspective: • My struggle (a diagnosis, a prodigal child, financial pressure) feels big, but it is still under the rule of the One “who is in heaven.” • Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” 2. Protection: • He is not merely willing; He is able. Exodus 14:14: “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” 3. Permanence: • Human power shifts; God’s does not. Isaiah 40:28: “His understanding is beyond searching out.” Walking It Out—Practical Ways to Trust God’s Power • Recall His past faithfulness. Keep a written record of answered prayers; Jehoshaphat’s prayer begins with “God of our fathers” because remembering fuels present confidence. • Surrender the battle daily. 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” • Clothe yourself in His strength, not your own. Ephesians 6:10-11: “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God.” • Speak Scripture aloud. Romans 8:31: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Vocal truth counters inward panic. • Worship before you see results. In 2 Chronicles 20:21, the choir leads the army; praise becomes a weapon. Encouraging Cross-References • 1 Samuel 17:47—“the battle is the LORD’s.” • Joshua 1:9—“Do not be afraid … the LORD your God is with you.” • Philippians 4:13—“I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” • Ephesians 3:20—He “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” A Closing Reminder The same God who scattered Jehoshaphat’s enemies still rules today. Our role is not to muscle up but to line up—hearts anchored to His Word, voices filled with praise, steps guided by obedience. When we do, His power shows up in ways that leave no doubt: “no one can stand against You.” |
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