Read 1 Chronicles 14
God’s Battle
14 so David inquired
of God again, and God answered him, “Do not go straight up, but circle around
them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. 15 As soon as you hear the
sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because
that will mean God has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.”
HOW? That’s often the question asked when we must confront
an enemy in our lives. The enemy could be unemployment, unforgiveness, disease
or any force that brings a threat to your safety. “How can we deal with the
enemy?” we want to know. Sadly we too often are held back with fears and
doubts.
Two times in 1 Chronicles 14, David does battle with
the Philistines. Each time David asks God how he must respond to the enemy’s
presence. It’s easy for a warrior as David to pick up his sword, call the
troops and march out to meet the enemy. But David knows the One mightier than
he.
The Lord does tell
him to go out. And take note of God’s instructions in this second battle. See
how God gives David a specific pattern and time of attack. God has a plan to go
ahead of David. God reveals his willingness to fight for his people. He is
involved in their everyday affairs. He is their personal God.
The victory goes
to David, but even moreso, God is the victor. God’s ways are glorified. The
people of Judah will know the Lord gave the victory. They will praise the Lord
and worship him. They will trust him to protect them from their enemies.
A Moment’s Thought: God is bigger than your enemies.
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