Battle Plan

Job’s faith was put to the test when Satan claimed God’s blessings and protection were the reasons for his faithfulness. He was wrong, but God allowed him to do whatever he wished with his servant except take his life. In only one day, Job lost all his possessions, wealth, children, and health. Although he didn’t understand why God allowed the calamities, Job trusted his Maker, who “gives and takes away.” God proved his accuser wrong and blessed Job in the second half of his life more than in the first half.

King Jehoshaphat trusted God to defeat the approaching armies of three nations. Their defense? A choir. Yes, singers. Following God’s instructions through His prophet, the choir went before the army, praising God’s holiness. The enemy began fighting among themselves, and none survived. God’s people obeyed and experienced victory.

David couldn’t understand why King Saul and his army allowed Goliath to defy the living God. He took the giant’s challenge, facing him with a sling, five stones, and a staff. But David’s confidence wasn’t in any weapon; his faith was in God: “. . . for, the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands” (1 Samuel 17:47b). The great warrior died that day.

Your battles are the Lord’s, too; trust Him, praise Him, and stand firm. The strategy used when you face daily struggles decides who emerges as the victor. The Bible teaches us that victory comes when we put our confidence in God; He never fails.