Do you ever feel like you are facing giants in your life? Obstacles that seem too big to overcome, fears that hold you back, and challenges that appear insurmountable? The good news is that we have a mighty warrior on our side who can defeat any giant that comes our way. From the Old Testament to the New, God has been portrayed as a powerful warrior who goes into battle for His people, leading them to victory over their enemies. Join us as we explore how God has fought for His people throughout history, and how He continues to fight for us today. Discover the power of trusting God to be our giant-slayer and our ultimate liberator.
Part 1: God as a Mighty Warrior
Throughout the Bible, God is portrayed as a mighty warrior who goes into battle for His people. In the Old Testament, we see God fighting on behalf of the Israelites against their enemies, protecting them from harm, and leading them to victory. One example of this is the story of the battle battle of Jericho, in which God commanded Joshua and the Israelites to march around the city seven times, causing the walls of the city to fall and giving them victory over their enemies (Joshua 6:20).
Similarly, in the New Testament, Jesus is depicted as a warrior who defeated sin and death through His death and resurrection. Through His sacrifice, He provided salvation for all who believe in Him, overcoming the forces of evil and delivering His people from spiritual bondage (Colossians 2:15).
Part 2: God Goes into Battle for His People
Throughout the Bible, we see God going into battle for His people. In 2 Chronicles 20, the king of Judah, Jehoshaphat, faced a large army of Moabites, Ammonites, and others. He called upon the Lord, and God answered him, saying, "Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's" (2 Chronicles 20:15). God then caused confusion among the enemy armies, and they turned on each other, ultimately defeating themselves. The Israelites did not have to lift a finger in battle, as God fought for them.
Part 3: God Removes Giants from Our Lives
In addition to fighting physical battles on behalf of His people, God also fights spiritual battles in our lives. In the story of David and Goliath, Goliath represented a giant obstacle for the Israelites, but David had faith that God would deliver him from the giant. David declared, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied" (1 Samuel 17:45). With God's help, David defeated Goliath and removed the giant obstacle from the Israelites' path.
Conclusion: Trust God to Fight Our Battles
Just as God fought for the Israelites and defeated Goliath, He can fight the giants in our lives, such as fear, anxiety, and temptation. We can trust God to be our mighty warrior, and through faith, we can overcome any obstacle that stands in our way. As Psalm 18:2 says, "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." Let us call upon the Lord and trust in Him to fight our battles, for He is a mighty warrior who is always victorious.
From giants to victory, with God as our guide - our Mighty Warrior always by our side.
www.jkwoodallministries.com
No comments:
Post a Comment