2 Chronicles 20: 17 ‘Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you’

DAILY READING –Galatians 6; Ezekiel 2-3; Psalm 149

George Washington, the founding father of America, was also a Bible-believing Christian.
During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington led the American army against the British forces in fierce battles.
However, in these battles, Washington’s army suffered great defeats which resulted in the loss of New York City and other strategic points in the region.
By 1776, General George Washington, faced a very desperate situation. The defeats in battles had made the morale of his men to become very low and as a result, many had deserted the army. From 22000 soldiers, the number had dwindled down to just about 2000.
To worsen matters, Washington had information that the British had employed a formidable mercenary group, from Germany to attack them. If such an attack was allowed to take place, it was certain their little army would be totally destroyed. It was indeed a desperate situation.
However, George Washington was a man of prayer. He and his soldiers began to pray and ask God for a miracle.
Confident of God’s help, Washington then planned a secret attack on the British Forces. The plan was to cross to the enemy side, under the cover of darkness and attack.
Using ferries and small boats the American troop crossed the river to the enemy side. Americans attacked at sunrise on December 26 1776, during a driving snow storm.
The British troops were completely caught off guard. They had underestimated the American army’s ability after months of defeating them in battles.
In less than an hour of fierce battle, General Washington easily won the victory. He lost only 3 men, and managed to capture over 1000 prisoners.
This victory became a turning point in the war and eventually led to American’s total defeat of the British military forces.
George Washington gave all the glory and praise to God, knowing that the miraculous victory had come as an answer to prayers.

There are times it may feel as if you are fighting battles you cannot win. Perhaps you may have suffered a few defeats and it seems your morale is low. Perhaps you are even being tempted to just give up and accept defeat in that situation.
While it is true that as believers we are bound to encounter warfare, but much more important is the fact that we are destined to triumph in the end.

To win your battles, you need to change your perspective. Instead of focusing on the problem focus on God’s promises. God has a track record of keeping His Words! He has not failed you before and He will not start now.

2 Corinthians 2:14 says God, always causes us to triumph through Christ.

“Always” means all ways. Our victory is guaranteed in all ways and in every place.

Anytime you are faced with impossible battles, first locate the promises in God’s Word that guarantees you victory in that situation, then take the matter to God in prayers.
After that step out confidently in faith and begin to declare your victory.
You have to let your voice of victory be louder than the noise of the enemy. What the enemy wants to do is to silence you with fear and appearances of defeat.
But rather than give in to fear begin to declare the promises of God and the truth of His Word. Do not be silent.
Like David, keep blessing the Lord at all times and let His praise continually be in your mouth.
Certainly, the battle is the Lord’s!
And with God on your side, you are bound to eventually win!

Psalm 24:7-8 declares ‘The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.’
The Lord is indeed strong and mighty in battle. The Lord is a man of war and He shall fight for you.
When He comes into the battle arena, the earth trembles. He makes every opposition to bow. When He arises His enemies scatter.
Therefore whatever the situation you may face today, always know there is a way out through engaging God in that battle through faith in His Word and praise.

PRAYER: Father please grant me renewed appetite for Your Word and the grace to praise You more and more. By Your divine help, I know I have the victory today over every challenge in Jesus Name.

QUOTE :
The battle you are faced with today is a good warfare because God has already foreordained victorious end for you – WORDBITE 222.