Ever feel like you are alone in the battle? The fighting and chaos surround you, and there seems to be no chance of winning. Listen to today’s passage. 

2 Chronicles 20:15-17
And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s. Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the valley, east of the wilderness of Jeruel. You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the Lord will be with you.”

These words were spoken to King Jehoshaphat and the nation of Judah as they prepared for battle. They were not to be intimidated by their opponent’s massive army. Regardless of soldiers and equipment, God’s people held the trump card—God was on their side. And…God is still on the side of his people.

That’s a truth that I need to remind myself of each day. Sometimes, when I face my vast armies, I feel alone and defeated. I convince myself that the battle is lost before it even begins. I am certain that I can’t deal with—much less defeat—the challenge ahead. I will never find the strength for victory when I look to myself. But then looking to myself for victory is the real problem, isn’t it?

God reminds us that the battle is not ours to fight. He will be the One fighting for us. We simply need to trust him. Regardless of today’s challenges—and granted, the challenges may look like a vast army— “the battle is not yours but God’s.” And I’ll let you in on a little secret—God never loses!

Father, I pray the truth of today’s passage drives fear and discouragement from our hearts. Thank you for taking our battles from us and fighting them for us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.