We are often reminded “the battle is the Lord’s.” Does that mean we can sit back and watch the scenery with no responsibility? This battle cry is to let the Enemy know whose side we are on. There are three occasions in scripture which give us insight.
Exodus 14:14
When Moses was leading the Israelites out of Egypt they found themselves with the Red Sea in front and the Egyptian army at the rear. They were trapped. “The Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still.” In this case, they had to stand back and let the Lord open the Red Sea but they had to be ready to move forward through it. When you are between a rock and a hard place, wait and watch the Lord move on your behalf but don’t get comfortable. Get ready to move out of that place.
II Chron 20:1-21
When Jehoshaphat was faced with insurmountable odds in meeting the vast armies of Ammon and Moab, he was told “the battle is not yours, but God’s.” He still had to organize his forces to go and face the army not to fight but to collect the spoils. They proceeded with praise. The weapon was praise to the Lord. When you are being challenged, praise the Lord ahead of time for the spoils you will gather.
I Samuel 17:1-54
When David faced Goliath, he declared “the battle is the Lord’s” not by conventional means. David, however, had to use the slingshot skill he had developed as a shepherd. He also went after Goliath in the name of the Lord without fear. He knew that with the Lord there is guaranteed success. The rest of the Israelite army had to be ready to move out against the Philistines. When you are being threatened, know that your natural skills will be used supernaturally.
Three things to remember:
- When you are trapped, be still but don’t get comfortable. Get ready to move out.
- When you are challenged, start praising and get ready to bring in the spoils.
- When you are threatened, know the Lord will use your natural skills in a supernatural way.