Time and again, God has shown in His Word that human strength and ability can only take us but so far, and eventually one will run out of steam. A good Biblical text to help in our understanding is 2 Chronicles 20 (NIV). Here we see 3 nations with their allies planning to invade Judah, and when Jehoshaphat was informed that Judah was about to be run over, he immediately cried out to the Lord, “And Jehoshaphat set himself to seek the Lord and he proclaimed a fast all across Judah.” And the Lord responded thus, and he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, “Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” verse 15. When you read the story through to the end, you will find out that God’s Word caused the people of Judah to prevail and to take the spoils of battle. Continue reading “God’s Word Prevails – Part 2” →