The body of Christ, His precious bride, His church is being attacked by the enemy constantly around the world as never before in church history. We know that "our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 6:12) Since we are in the midst of a spiritual battle, we need to invite God's Holy Spirit within us to help us fight this battle.
In 2 Chronicles 20:12-15 we discover that the nation of Israel is about to be attacked by their enemies and they realize that they do not have the physical power to face the vast army. They are in a precarious position, but under the leadership of King Jehoshaphat, they call upon God for His help and deliverance.
"All the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the Lord."
The Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel as he stood in the assembly and he spoke these words from the Lord, "Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's... You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you."
What exactly were their positions? How were they to fight a battle while standing firm? As I read more about what they did that day, I realized that they had faith in God to do what He said He would do and they just began to praise Him for "the splendor of His holiness." The king appointed a choir to go before the army just praising and thanking God for his enduring love. In the meantime, God was doing what He said He would do, the enemy destroyed itself. By the time the people of God arrived at the battle field, it was covered by the dead bodies of their enemies. God had told them that would not have to fight the battle, it was His battle and He took care of it.
We are in a battle similar as the Israelites today, there is a vast army seeking to destroy Christianity and it's time for us to assemble and cry out to God for deliverance. He is the same God today and capable of fighting the battle for us, but the Church needs to unite and take up our positions and stand firm. We need to sing His praises and thank Him for His enduring love. Jesus wants His bride to have faith in Him, to trust in Him to fight for us. He loves us so much that He willingly died for us to be with Him and He said He would never leave us nor forsake us.
Here are some scriptures we can be speaking to God as we wait for His deliverance and restoration:
"Restore us again, O God our Savior, and put away your displeasure toward us. Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger through all generations? Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation." (Psalm 85:4-7)
"Create in us a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast Spirit within us. Do not cast us from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and grant us a willing spirit to sustain us." (Psalm 51:10-12)
May we "repent, then, and turn to God, so that our sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that He may send the Christ, who has been appointed for us–even Jesus." (Acts 3:19-20)
"If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14)
This is what we have to look forward to: "Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: 'Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.' (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints.)" (Revelation 19:6-8)
Holy God, Today we, Your people, come into Your presence and ask You to renew a steadfast Spirit within us. We repent of all our sins and ask You to erase them completely. We do seek Your face and ask You to revive us and purify us so that we are ready for our wedding to the Lamb. We also ask You to deliver us from the enemy and go before us to fight this battle on our behalf. As we wait for You, we will praise and worship You because we have put our trust in You alone. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus, our King. Amen
In 2 Chronicles 20:12-15 we discover that the nation of Israel is about to be attacked by their enemies and they realize that they do not have the physical power to face the vast army. They are in a precarious position, but under the leadership of King Jehoshaphat, they call upon God for His help and deliverance.
"All the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, stood there before the Lord."
The Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel as he stood in the assembly and he spoke these words from the Lord, "Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's... You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you."
What exactly were their positions? How were they to fight a battle while standing firm? As I read more about what they did that day, I realized that they had faith in God to do what He said He would do and they just began to praise Him for "the splendor of His holiness." The king appointed a choir to go before the army just praising and thanking God for his enduring love. In the meantime, God was doing what He said He would do, the enemy destroyed itself. By the time the people of God arrived at the battle field, it was covered by the dead bodies of their enemies. God had told them that would not have to fight the battle, it was His battle and He took care of it.
We are in a battle similar as the Israelites today, there is a vast army seeking to destroy Christianity and it's time for us to assemble and cry out to God for deliverance. He is the same God today and capable of fighting the battle for us, but the Church needs to unite and take up our positions and stand firm. We need to sing His praises and thank Him for His enduring love. Jesus wants His bride to have faith in Him, to trust in Him to fight for us. He loves us so much that He willingly died for us to be with Him and He said He would never leave us nor forsake us.
Here are some scriptures we can be speaking to God as we wait for His deliverance and restoration:
"Restore us again, O God our Savior, and put away your displeasure toward us. Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger through all generations? Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation." (Psalm 85:4-7)
"Create in us a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast Spirit within us. Do not cast us from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and grant us a willing spirit to sustain us." (Psalm 51:10-12)
May we "repent, then, and turn to God, so that our sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that He may send the Christ, who has been appointed for us–even Jesus." (Acts 3:19-20)
"If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14)
This is what we have to look forward to: "Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: 'Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.' (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints.)" (Revelation 19:6-8)
Holy God, Today we, Your people, come into Your presence and ask You to renew a steadfast Spirit within us. We repent of all our sins and ask You to erase them completely. We do seek Your face and ask You to revive us and purify us so that we are ready for our wedding to the Lamb. We also ask You to deliver us from the enemy and go before us to fight this battle on our behalf. As we wait for You, we will praise and worship You because we have put our trust in You alone. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus, our King. Amen
