How can we trust God to fight our battles today, like in Joshua 24:12? Remembering What God Actually Did “ ‘I sent the hornet ahead of you, and it drove them out before you … not by your sword or bow.’ ” (Joshua 24:12) • Israel really saw enemy nations melt away because God Himself moved first. • Their victory was not military ingenuity; it was divine intervention. • This literal event is a timeless picture: God still initiates, clears the way, and secures His people. Why This Matters for Your Battles Today • God’s nature has not changed (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). • What He did once, He is able and willing to repeat in forms that fit your situation. • Your “hornet” might be a closed door for the opposition, an unexpected ally, or the sudden collapse of a threat. Identify the Modern Battlefields • Personal temptations (1 Corinthians 10:13). • Relational strife—marriage, family, church (James 4:1). • Cultural pressure and hostility toward faith (John 15:18–19). • Spiritual warfare against unseen forces (Ephesians 6:12). How to Trust Him to Fight 1. Remember past faithfulness. – Rehearse answered prayers, journal them, retell them (Psalm 77:11–12). 2. Anchor in His promises. – “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14) – “Do not be afraid or discouraged… for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” (2 Chronicles 20:15) 3. Stand in obedience. – Israel marched when God said march. Align choices with His Word (Joshua 1:7–8). 4. Engage the spiritual armor. – Truth, righteousness, gospel readiness, faith, salvation, the Word, prayer (Ephesians 6:13–18). 5. Refuse counterfeit trust. – “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” (Psalm 20:7) What Trust Looks Like in Real Time • You pray first, not last. • You act ethically even when shortcuts tempt you. • You speak Scripture to anxiety, just as Jesus answered Satan with “It is written.” • You expect outcomes sized for God’s glory, not your comfort zone. Results God Loves to Produce • Deliverance that leaves no doubt He acted (Psalm 44:3). • Growth in you—steadfastness, joy, deeper worship (James 1:2–4). • Testimony that strengthens others (Revelation 12:11). • Ultimate triumph in Christ: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) Keep Stepping Forward Trust does not mean passivity; it means confidence that every obedient step invites God’s decisive, often invisible, intervention—just as surely as the hornets went before Israel. |
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