2 Chronicles 19:17; 23  NASB You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for the LORD is with you.” For the sons of Ammon and Moab rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir destroying them completely; and when they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another.

To me, this is an incredible story. Over and over in the Old Testament, God helped the Israelites win battles against their enemies. This time, however, he told them they wouldn’t even have to fight: instead their enemies fought and completely destroyed each other, and the nation of Judah only had to show up to collect the spoils.

The world tells us to “stand up for ourselves” and to fight our own battles. God says to let Him take care of it. We may have to give up control, but the outcome is always better!

-Kevi

 

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