Sometimes it feels like the enemy has us surrounded. We sense him closing in and can’t find an escape. Maybe you feel that way right now, trapped from every side.
Does God Hear My Battle Shout?
That’s what happened to King Abijah when his kingdom of Judah was at war with Israel. (2 Chronicles 13) Abijah stood for what was right in the eyes of God. And even though he was outnumbered by Israel’s King Jeroboam and his armies, Abijah did not back down from battle.
"But as for us, the Lord is our God, and we have not forsaken him." 2 Chronicles 13:10 ESV
At the time, Jeroboam wasn’t leading the people of Israel in the ways of God. So he didn’t listen when Abijah sent his warning.
“...do not fight against the Lord, the God of your fathers, for you cannot succeed.” (2 Chron. 13:12)
Abijah faced troops in front of them, while Jeroboam also sent troops to ambush him from behind. Judah was surrounded by the enemy.
What does the Bible say about our battle cry?
There will be times in life when there seems to be no hope. When we’re being ambushed by the enemy from the front and from behind. Like Abijah, we can choose how we respond when we’re surrounded by the enemy. The example we see in King Abijah still applies to our battles today.
When surrounded by the enemy, we need to have a battle shout ready.
When the men of Judah saw that the situation looked bleak, they called out to the Lord. God hears our cries of anguish. He is there, even when we feel like the battle lines have forged a chasm we can’t cross. Nothing can separate us from His love. (Romans 8:35)
Knowing God will never leave us in battle helps us trust Him in every circumstance.
That’s a beautiful thought, but when a desperate situation comes crashing into our lives, it’s hard to hold onto that promise. However, if we know our battle shout, we will be ready when trouble comes.
When God heard the battle cry, He defeated Judah’s enemy. Sometimes, like in the battle King Abijah faced, we get to see God work immediately, taking down the enemy right before us. Other times, the outcome doesn’t turn out the way we think it will. It’s during those times we need to trust God to take care of it, regardless of what we see happening in the moment.
Are you facing a situation that seems hopeless? Have you questioned whether God hears you at all?
Let’s commit together today to develop our own personal battle shout. Let’s stand side-by-side, warriors believing and trusting in the God who loves us. And if doubt or fear threatens to take over, we will be ready.
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