Psalms 68:1 – 3 

‘Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 
DAILY READING –   Mark 7:1-13; 2 Samuel 17; Daniel 11:1-19
Israel as a nation, has fought wars on many fronts. In recent times one of the most difficult of its wars has been with the terrorist group, Hamas. Hamas’ founding charter in 1988, was to war against the state of Israel, and ever since, it has become Israel’s major foe. In the 1990’s, Israel’s security were very hard pressed in this war with Hamas. Residents in Israel were under constant rocket attack and suicide bombings. As the Jewish nation frantically looked for a way out of this situation, God raised help for them from strange quarters.

In 1996, the unexpected happened, when the son of a top leader of Hamas, turned around to become Israel’s greatest informant. This turn of event was something totally unexpected, inexplicable and unfathomable.  In his best selling book, son of Hamas, Mosab Hassan Yousef tells the story of his encounter with Christ and how God turned him away from terrorism and used him rather as an instrument to help protect the people of Israel.

As the oldest son of one of the founding leaders of Hamas, Mosab had an inside view of the organization. And from the innermost circles of Hamas, he worked for Israel, helping to track down suicide bombers and their handlers from his father’s terrorist organization. The information Yousef supplied prevented dozens of suicide attacks and assassinations, exposed numerous terrorist cells, and helped in hunting down many militants, including masterminds of  terrorist attacks, and notorious bomb makers. 

In 2007, he moved to the United States, where he wrote his bestselling book, telling his intriguing story and his belief that Jesus’ mandate to “love your enemies” is the only way to peace in the Middle East. 

The work Mosab did was instrumental in saving many lives. And his story has been one of the most shocking turn around stories ever recorded in the Mideast . 

However it is a testament of God’s amazing grace. His salvation is only what God alone could have wrought. At a time, when Israeli security needed help with an enemy too difficult for them, God raised help from unexpected quarters. 

In II Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat was faced with a similarly difficult situation. He was faced with a battle greater than him. Three enemy nations were against him. In II Chronicles 20:12, he said “We have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee”.

And when they engaged God through praise, God did the unexpected. He caused the enemies to fight among themselves, they were all smitten. and none of them escaped. 

There are battles in your life that can be  mightier than your strength, and tougher than your wisdom. And because of the complex nature of these battles, you can come to your wits’ end. In that case, let God take over your battles. Let Him go ahead of you, as you hide behind Him. He can do exceedingly abundantly above all you could ever ask or think. Just praise and exalt Him. God can turn situations around in a way you never expected. God can visit you in unprecedented ways. He will do things that will cause men to say ‘this can only be the finger of God.’ 

When the battles are stronger than your capacity, just hand it over to God. And when God takes over, the battle is over! Praise stirs God into action. Maybe you have tried your best, yet the year is ending and things are still not working as you anticipated. It doesn’t matter what forces are arrayed against you; just let God take over, and it will be a walkover. 

Do you want to see the unusual? Then it’s time to tune in to praise. High praises will cause you to ride upon your high places. It provokes God’s manifold presence. And God’s Presence is your strongest defence in any battle. Romans 8:31says ‘If God be for us who can be against us?’

When God arises all His enemies will be scattered. 

Psalms 68:1 – 3 says ‘Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.’ 

No opposition can withstand the Presence of God around you. And it takes praise to bring God’s presence. Fearful praise provokes fearful blessings. Therefore turn over your battles today to God by engaging in high praises. And He will turn your mourning into dancing. He will do the unexpected, unprecedented and inexplicable for you. He will cause men to wonder, as He cuts your enemies asunder. By His mighty manifestations, men will indeed know of a truth that you are serving the living God.  

PRAYER: Lord, please arise for me, so that every enemy will be scattered. Let there be a mighty manifestation of Your power that will guarantee victory for me in every battle. I receive grace today to  praise you acceptably, so that Your presence will make the difference in my life in Jesus Name. 
QUOTE 

The battle you are faced with today is a good warfare because God has already foreordained  victorious end for you. 

 [CULLED FROM THE BOOK SUPERNATURAL LOVE OF GOD]