Victory Without Battle

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Often times, the LORD desires us to stand and fight in spiritual battles - uncomfortable as it may be. We learn how to do this several places in Scripture although the most familiar may be Ephesians 6.

Sometimes though, the LORD will deliver us WITHOUT a battle that we have to fight. Sometimes, without our intervention, God wins the battle for us.

But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the Lord their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen. (Hosea 1:7)

We should look then, to the Lord Jesus Christ only, and not to man to save us. Man cannot save us by the greatness of his army or by his power. God alone can win the battle for us. How often we miss His blessing by looking to man for our answers, neglecting much prayer about it "because it seems to make sense". Yet, God Himself has mercy on us and can defend us in His perfect timing.

When there is a battle, let us be in prayer. Let us not fear or be dismayed, because like Joshua, the Lord our God is with us!