Revive me! Weekly Reflections #29 ©www.christian-recovery.com
 
2 Chron 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, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the Lord will be with you.
 
Take your positions. The Lord is with you. The battle is the Lord's. Don't fear. Don't be downhearted. Note that you have to go out and face your spiritual enemy, but it is the Lord who battles and wins the victory in your behalf. The advantage will be all our own, but the whole glory must be given to God.
 
What faith it takes to stare firmly at our affliction and stand still. Never trembling not doubting, knowing that the Lord is going to be on our side and defeat our bondage on our behalf. We can fret and worry. We can listen to the testimonies of others and read the latest treatment options. But the bottom line is the Lord will be with you. Even in our moments of doubt. Even when our faith ebbs from us instead of flows forth from. God is with us. He is worthy. He is victor. He will do it. And we will learn to give the whole glory to Him. We will not rob Him of the testimony of this deliverance. We will not fail to tell others that God and God alone tore down the stronghold of opposition and conquered in our stead. Perhaps he is waiting for us to realize it. Perhaps today is the day when we take our position as an heir of the Most High God and go out tomorrow to realize our victory.
 
Heavenly Father, what an image to see You defeat this enemy that has bound me for so long. I have at times thought that it is my great effort and will power that will free me, but I see You working out the successful ending of my struggle where I will be careful to give You all praise and glory and honor for my freedom. Thank You, loving God. Amen
 
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