Let God Fight Your Battles

Let's begin with a humorous story. There was a little boy who was praying aloud, "Lord, please send me a bicycle." His mother gently reminded him, "God isn't deaf, son." The boy looked up at her and replied, "I know, Mom, but Grandma is."

Our sermon today revolves around the powerful message, "Let God Fight Your Battles." The key scripture for today is Exodus 14:14, "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."

The truth of this scripture is beautifully illustrated in the story of the Israelites at the Red Sea. They were trapped with the sea in front and Pharaoh's army behind. They couldn't fight, nor could they run. But Moses assured them, "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today." (Exodus 14:13)

Just as He did for the Israelites, God fights our battles too. And just like them, our part is to trust and obey.

One of my favorite quotes from Charles Spurgeon reads, "Remember this, had any other condition been better for you than the one in which you are, divine love would have put you there." Sometimes the battles we face are just the conditions God uses to display His power and love for us.

Consider the story of David and Goliath. David, a young shepherd, was up against a giant warrior. In the natural sense, David didn't stand a chance, but he knew something vital - the battle wasn't his but God's. In 1 Samuel 17:47, David declares, "All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's, and He will give all of you into our hands."

If you're facing a 'giant' today, be it financial problems, health issues, relationship struggles, or something else entirely, remember, "The battle belongs to the Lord." You are not alone, and you don't have to fight it in your strength.

Let's pray: "Heavenly Father, we thank You that we don't have to face our battles alone. Help us to trust You more, and to be still knowing that You are fighting for us. In Jesus' name, Amen."

As you step into this week, remember the words in 2 Chronicles 20:15, "Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's." Let God fight your battles. Stand still in faith and watch the salvation of the Lord.

Remember, no matter how fierce the battle, our victory is assured in Christ. "For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith" (1 John 5:4).

May the peace of God be with you all this week as you let Him fight your battles. God bless you!