Which other scriptures highlight God's role in granting victory to His people? Setting the Context 1 Chronicles 18:6 records, “So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.” Scripture consistently testifies that victory is not ultimately secured by human strength but by God’s sovereign hand. Old-Testament Declarations of Divine Victory • Exodus 14:13-14 — “Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation… The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.’” • Deuteronomy 20:4 — “For the LORD your God is the One who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you victory.” • Joshua 10:8 — “The LORD said to Joshua, ‘Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hand.’” • Judges 7:2 — “The LORD said to Gideon, ‘You have too many men for Me to deliver Midian into their hands, lest Israel boast… “My own hand has saved me.”’” • 1 Samuel 17:45-47 — “David said… ‘The battle belongs to the LORD, and He will give all of you into our hands.’” • 2 Chronicles 20:15 — “Do not be afraid or discouraged… For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” • Proverbs 21:31 — “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the LORD.” Songs and Psalms of Triumph • Psalm 20:7-8 — “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God… We rise and stand firm.” • Psalm 44:3-4 — “It was not by their sword that they took the land… it was Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face.” • Psalm 60:11-12 — “Grant us help against the foe, for the help of man is worthless. Through God we shall do valiantly.” • Psalm 118:14 — “The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.” • Psalm 144:1-2 — “Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for battle… My shield and He in whom I take refuge.” Prophetic Promises of Deliverance • Isaiah 54:17 — “No weapon formed against you shall prosper… This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD.” • Jeremiah 1:19 — “‘They will fight against you but will not prevail over you, for I am with you,’ declares the LORD.” New-Testament Echoes of the Same Truth • Romans 8:31, 37 — “If God is for us, who can be against us?… In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” • 1 Corinthians 15:57 — “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” • 2 Corinthians 2:14 — “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ.” • 1 John 5:4 — “Everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.” • Revelation 17:14 — “The Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with Him will be His called, chosen, and faithful followers.” Living in the Assurance of God’s Victory Today • Victory flows from God’s character, not human might. • Trust replaces fear when hearts anchor in His promises. • Obedience positions believers to experience His deliverance. • Christ’s triumph secures the ultimate, eternal victory for all who belong to Him. |
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