Army of One

Moses encouraged God’s people before they entered Canaan, reminding them of their divine deliverance from Egypt: “When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them, for the Lord thy God is with thee. . .”  (Deuteronomy 20:1) These encouraging words are God’s truths for us today.

Challenges, struggles will happen: not if, but When you go to battle. Be prepared because the time and place of conflicts often take us by surprise. Your opponent is someone or some “thing,” sometimes appearing powerful and overwhelming, outnumbering you. But, Be not afraid of them. Don't fear when you see the enemy before you, behind you, and all around you. You can stand confidently and courageously not because of who you are, not because of who you know, not because of a multitude standing with you. There is only one way to face the enemy without fear: For the Lord, thy God is with thee. Whatever enemy you face, God outnumbers them and fights for you. He will never abandon you during or after the battle. He goes before you, stands behind you and all around you—He holds and covers you. God is with you and for you.

Whom or what do you trust? “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God” (Psalm 20:7). When you remember the name of the Lord your God, what do you recollect? Start with the day He saved your soul.