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 –Acts 11:19-30; Joshua 13-14; Job 27

During the American Revolutionary War, the Americans and British severally engaged in fierce battles. One of those battles  has come to be known by the Americans as the ‘Christmas day victory’. On December 25th, 1776, the American army had a surprise victory over their enemies, through divine help.

Prior to that time, leader of the American army, General George Washington  had faced a very desperate situation. His army having been defeated in earlier battles, the morale of his men were very low and many had deserted. From 22000, the number of his soldiers had dwindled down to just about 2000. To worsen matters, Washington had information that the British had employed a formidable mercenary group, from Germany  called the Hessians to attack them. If such an attack was allowed to take place their little army may be totally destroyed. It was indeed a desperate situation. But Washington was a man of prayer, and at this time he and his soldiers prayed to God for a miracle. Confident of  God’s help, Washington then planned a secret attack on the Hessian Forces who were in Trenton New Jersey. The plan was to cross to the enemy side, under the cover of darkness and attack. He titled the operation ‘victory or death’.
Using ferries and small boats the American troop crossed the river to the enemy side. Americans attacked at sunrise on December 26 during a driving snow storm, with the wind at their backs and blowing into the faces of the mercenary Hessian troops. The Hessians, who had been celebrating Christmas the day before, were still groggy from too much wine and were completely caught off guard. After a short but fierce resistance, most of the Hessians surrendered. In less than an hour, General Washington easily defeated the Hessian troops. He lost only 3 men, and managed to capture over 1000 prisoners.
This victory was a much needed boost to the American army. And it inspired the soldiers whose morale had been low. Only a week earlier, the army had seemed on the verge of collapse, but now the dramatic victory attracted new recruits to the ranks. However, George Washington knew this miraculous Christmas day victory had come only through God’s divine help.

Indeed there are times in life when it seems we are faced with impossible battles. Looking around there may seem to be no way out, but if only we can learn to trust in God, we will find that indeed no situation  can ever be impossible to Him. There is no situation God cannot turn around for us. In life, battles are real. But even more real is our victory. As believers we are called into warfare. But much more importantly we are also called into victories..

2 Corinthians 2:14 says God, always causes us to triumph in Christ.
“Always” means all ways. Our victory is guaranteed in all ways and in every place. It is God that causes us to triumph. The battle is His. In  2 Chronicles 20: 17 God says ‘Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you’
Psalm 24:7-8 declares ‘The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.’ The Lord is indeed strong and mighty in battle. When He comes into the battle arena, the earth trembles. He makes every opposition to bow. When He arises His enemies scatter.  Therefore anytime it seems you are locked in and there seems to be no way, always know there is a way out through God’s help. And one way to access divine help is by the Word of God. Jesus says ‘I am the way’, and Jesus is The Word. So when you get into The word, you will always locate your  way out of every tight situation. Surely victory in battle belongs to those who know their God.

Daniel 11:32 says ‘But the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.’
As the year rounds up, whatever battle is still lingering around you can be won by God’s help. God is set to crown the year for you with good things. Determine therefore to end this year with a shout of victory.  The victory that overcomes the world is our faith and faith comes by hearing The Word.  Continue exalting The Word of God in your situation. Praise God for His faithfulness to do what He has said He will do. He will never fail nor forsake you. Surely God’s counsel alone will stand in your life in Jesus Name.

PRAYER: Father please grant me renewed appetite for Your Word, so that through study of Your Word I can know You more and more. Because when I know You, I shall do exploits and have the victory in every battle 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.