Category: Encouragement

A Mighty Fortress.

None of us has a complete understanding of what God truly is. He is more than any human mind can comprehend. But the Bible helps us to understand God by comparing Him to things we are familiar with. For example, several passages of scripture liken God to a fortress.

The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.

Nahum 1:7

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.

Psalm 62:6

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.

Psalm 18:2

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 59:16

Peace and safety in times of trouble.

The Bible does not teach that trouble will never come our way. In fact, Jesus said the exact opposite. He said we will have trouble, but we can take heart, because He has overcome the world (John 16:33). The harsh reality is that the world is full of trouble, danger, sorrow, and pain. But we who trust in the Lord have an impenetrable shelter in which we can find peace and rest. Jesus said:

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Mathew 11:28

Head inside.

A fortress can’t protect you if you stand outside it. The world wants to pull us out of our Fortress. It tempts us with sinful pleasures and beckons us to venture outside where we are vulnerable. When we do, the enemy is ready and waiting to ambush us.

Maybe you’ve wandered outside, and now the enemy has ahold of you. Remember, as a child of God, you are no longer a slave to sin, and by the power of the Holy Spirit you can escape the grip of the enemy and return to the Fortress at any time.

And if you want to remain in the Fortress, then make God your top priority. Read the Bible daily. Study it. Get to church on Sunday. Pray. Serve others. These things keep us within the mighty fortress that is our God.

Cause And Effect.

There is an inescapable law at work in the universe known as the law of cause and effect. Every effect has a cause, and conversely, every cause produces an effect. Some effects are easy to predict. Place your hand into a fire, and you will get burned; drop a ceramic mug on concrete, and it will shatter. Other effects are more subtle and harder to spot because they accumulate over time, like what happens inside your cells when you eat chocolate cake, or the damage done to your liver when you drink alcohol.

This law is important to understand because your life is a series of causes and effects. Your choices in life cause things to happen. In general, good choices lead to good outcomes, poor choices lead to bad ones. For example, if you choose to eat healthy foods and exercise regularly, you are likely to see great benefits to your health. If you choose to smoke, drink, overeat, and live a sedentary life, your body will suffer as a result.

My point is, your choices generate causes, and whether the results are immediate or delayed, every cause has an effect. There’s no getting around it.

Three words.

The law of cause and effect may seem obvious, but it’s something that has to be taught. Children need to learn it early on, and if they don’t, they pay dearly for it later in life. As soon as our daughter was old enough to understand, my wife and I used three words to teach her about this law: Actions have consequences.

It’s up to you to demonstrate this. When you tell your child that if they do (a) that you will do (b), you must follow through with (b). If you don’t, you’ll wind up with a child that has no respect for you, and who will wrongly think they can disregard authority without repercussions. If you let that happen, they will learn the hard way that actions have consequences.

The consequences of sin.

The original sin, Adam and Eve’s decision to rebel against God in the Garden of Eden, was a choice that had grave consequences. It brought a curse that still affects all of creation to this day:

When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.

Romans 5:12

The earth mourns and dries up, and the land wastes away and withers. Even the greatest people on earth waste away.

The earth suffers for the sins of its people, for they have twisted God’s instructions, violated his laws, and broken his everlasting covenant.

Therefore, a curse consumes the earth. Its people must pay the price for their sin. They are destroyed by fire, and only a few are left alive.

Isiah 24:4-6

We all suffer because of that original sin. Then we compound the problem because we are all sinners ourselves. There is none righteous, no not one (Romans 3:10 / Psalm 53:3). Our own sin has consequences. It negatively affects us and those around us, whether we realize it or not.

In Romans:6 we learn about the ultimate consequence of sin. The wages of sin is death. Here death refers to an eternal separation from God. It means to be cut off, forever, from Goodness, Light, Justice, Mercy, Love … all that God is.

A way out.

If the law of cause and effect is certain, and sin leads to death, and all have sinned, then what hope is there? Can you escape the consequences of your sin? Can you cheat death? No. Not in and of yourself. But God, in His mercy, provided a miracle. He came to Earth in human flesh and died in your place. Jesus took the consequences of your sin upon Himself. Your debt has been paid. You are free! All you have to do is accept His free gift.

Cause and effect: Sin leads to death, separation from God; Jesus leads to life and a restored relationship with God!

 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”

Acts 16:31

If you are not a Christian, choose today to accept Christ as your Savior. If you are a Christian, choose to seek after Him more fervently. Both choices will have a positive effect on your life.

Freedom.

We recently celebrated the 4th of July here in the U.S.A. One of the main things we celebrate on this day is the concept of freedom. This got me thinking about what freedom is… and what it is not.

Free from… / Freedom to…

Total freedom (the ability to do whatever one wants without consequences) is actually a bad idea. For example, no one should have the freedom to commit acts of evil. When we talk about freedom, what we’re really talking about are individual freedoms (plural). These fall into two broad categories: freedom to do something, and freedom from something.

Our founding fathers believed in freedom from oppression. They risked everything, including their lives, to throw off the yoke of a tyrannical government. They also believed we had certain God-given rights, and they enshrined specific freedoms in the Constitution. Among these are freedom to peaceably assemble, freedom to worship God, and freedom to speak our minds.

Spiritual freedom.

Spiritually speaking, we are all born slaves. Slaves to sin. And sin is a cruel master, promising pleasure but delivering death. Have you ever seen a meth addict? Sin is like spiritual meth. It feels good for a while, but eventually it owns you, and you cannot escape its destructive effects.

A slave to sin puts “self” above all else. He is his own idol, his own god. He chases wealth, fame, and pleasure, believing these things will bring him happiness. But satisfaction is always just out of his reach, he becomes a prisoner of his passions, and sin slowly eats away at his soul.

Jesus talks about spiritual slavery in the book of John:

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.“

They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?”

Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.“

John 8:31-34

There is only one way to be free from the tyranny of sin, and that is through Jesus Christ.

because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.

Romans 8:2

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

John 8:36

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!

Romans 5:8-9

One master or another.

Spiritual freedom is a bit of a paradox, because the Bible makes it clear that we have to serve something. Here are a few verses that illustrate what I mean:

Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?

Romans 6:16

You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.

Romans 6:18

Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.

I Peter 2:16

But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life.

Romans 6:22

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

I Corinthians 6:19-20

Why trade one master for another? What’s the difference? The difference is, God is a loving and kind master who wants what is best for us. We serve Him willingly because we owe Him everything, and to serve Him is to serve absolute Goodness, Truth, Love, Righteousness, and Peace. There is nothing higher or nobler one could dedicate themselves to.

We serve because His yoke is easy, His burden is light, and we enjoy rest for our souls (Mathew 11: 29-30).

True spiritual freedom is both freedom from sin and freedom to serve.

More than slaves.

As Christians, even though God is our Master, it’s not accurate to say that we are His slaves, at least not in the common understanding of the word. God could enslave all of humanity if He wanted to, force us to do His bidding, and there would be nothing we could do about it. But He wants us to come to Him and submit willingly.

Amazingly, scripture teaches that when we accept Christ as savior and are freed from sin, when we pledge our loyalty to our new Master, He goes far beyond anything we have a right to ask of Him: He elevates us to the position of sons and daughters, joint heirs with Christ!

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.

And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 

Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

Romans 8:14-17

The process of moving from a slave to sin to a child of God is something I have experienced personally. It feels like a crushing burden lifted off your back; like cruel, iron shackles falling away from your wrists and ankles. I pray you find the same relief that I have. Call out to Jesus and experience true freedom!

Our Father…

When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, He replied:

“This, then, is how you should pray:

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.”

Mathew 6:9-13

This is probably the most well known prayer in history. Even non-believer’s know it, or have at the very least heard it. It’s so familiar, in fact, that many people recite the words without contemplating their power and importance. This prayer was given to us by Jesus Himself, so we ought to pay special attention to it. We should meditate on these words.

My original plan for this post was to go through The Lord’s Prayer, line by line, and share my thoughts. I didn’t get very far. In fact, I only made it through the first two words, “Our Father.”

What does the word “father” mean to you?

What’s your dad like? Perhaps you have a great dad, and the word father elicits warm feelings and puts a smile on your face. Maybe your dad was never a part of your life, and the word feels hollow. Or maybe your dad is a horrible monster, and the word brings out nothing but anger and pain.

Set aside your father for a moment, and think about what constitutes a good father. A good father is a protector, provider, and mentor. He doesn’t give his kids everything they want, but he tries to give them everything they need. He sets boundaries, and he disciplines his children when they wander outside them. He’s quick to encourage, and careful with criticism. He does everything in his power to help his kids develop their strengths and overcome their weaknesses. A good father wants what is best for his kids.

Whatever attributes make up a good father, God possesses them to the infinite degree. He’s not just a good father, He’s the perfect father.

 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”

Mathew 7:9-11

An unbelievable privilege.

It’s impossible to fathom just how far beneath God we really are. Think about the difference between yourself and an amoeba, then scale that up… that might put us in the ballpark. Amazingly, God raises us up and lowers Himself to the point that we can have a parent/child relationship with Him.

The Lord’s Prayer could easily have begun, “Our Creator…” or “Our King…”. Either of those would have been true and appropriate. Instead, Jesus invites us to address God in an intimate and personal way: as Father.

Consider this passage in I John:

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!

I John 3:1a

As a Christian, you are a child of God. It didn’t have to be that way, but God made it so because He loves you. What an incredible honor!

Our responsibility.

Along with our awesome privilege comes an awesome responsibility. As God’s children, we are ambassadors of His Kingdom, and we should act the part. Jesus showed us how. He is the example of how we are to conduct ourselves in this world.

This is no easy task. In fact, it’s impossible in and of ourselves. When Jesus walked this earth, He was humble, forgiving, loving, and selfless. He loved even his enemies. He did the Father’s will, no matter what. His heart was a servant’s heart. Everything that Jesus did runs counter to our selfish, sinful nature.

And yet, as God’s children, we are called to be like Jesus. This requires complete surrender to His will. We have to die to self, daily, and let Christ live in and through us. None of us gets it right all the time. We stumble, we fall, but our Father helps us to our feet again.

So don’t give up the struggle. Take your privilege and responsibility as a child of God seriously. And never forget that our Father loves you, He is with you, and He wants the very best for you.

Fear, Failure, and Faith.

Mathew, chapter 14, records the well-known story of Jesus walking on water. Jesus had instructed His disciples to get in their boat and cross the Sea of Galilee. He then dismissed the large crowd He had been preaching to, and went up on a mountainside to pray.

The disciples were half-way across sea when the weather turned nasty. They found themselves at the mercy of a storm, unable to progress toward the shore.

Then, in Mathew 14: 25 – 32:

Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to [His disciples], walking on the lake.

When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.

But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”

“Come,” he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 

But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”

And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 

Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

The storm.

How different might this story have played out without the storm? Imagine that the sky is clear, the sun is shining, and the disciples are chatting about the great miracles they have witnessed Jesus perform. Then they see Jesus walking across the calm surface of the lake. They smile at yet another demonstration of His power. Imagine all of the disciples asking Jesus if they could join Him out there on the water. Imagine them walking the rest of the way across the lake together, effortlessly pulling the boat behind them.

But that’s not how it happens. The disciples are in the midst of a storm, and, no doubt, they are feeling frustrated, tense, and fearful as the wind and waves assault their boat. Their focus is on their dire situation, not on Jesus. So, when they see Jesus out there on the water, their rattled minds jump immediately to, “ghost!” and they become even more terrified.

The storms of life certainly have a way of taking our focus off of Jesus, do they not? When that happens, we find ourselves anxious and afraid.

Fear.

The first thing Jesus does is reassure His disciples, and He tells them not to be afraid. Fear is debilitating. It is self-focused. It is not of God. Here’s a small sample of what the Bible says about fear:

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

II Timothy 1:7

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.

Proverbs 3: 25-26

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 41:10

Fear is powerful, but God is greater than our fear. He wants us to trust Him, even in the midst of the storm.

Failure.

I have to give Peter credit for stepping out of the boat. None of the other disciples did, and I doubt very much that I would have been bold enough to attempt such a thing.

While Peter’s eyes were fixed on Jesus, he was able to do the impossible. But as soon as he turned his attention to the wind and waves, he began to sink. Peter cried out, “Lord, save me!” and Jesus, without hesitation, reached out and saved him. The words Jesus said next explain what went wrong:

“You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

I can relate. Sometimes, life begins to overwhelm me, and my faith begins to waver. I start to sink, and cry out, “Lord, save me!” God reaches down and pulls me up, the storm clears, and I hear the words: You of little faith, why did you doubt?

Thankfully, God doesn’t give up on us, even when we give up on Him. He knows that we are flawed creatures and he loves us anyway. It’s comforting to know that even the greatest men and women in the Bible had moments when their fear was greater than their faith.

Faith.

Faith is the antidote to fear, and faith is a choice. We have no control over the storms of life, but we always get to decide whether or not we will trust the Lord in the midst of them. What will you do when the next storm hits?

God’s Way, Not Mine.

If you had the power to alter reality, what would you change? You might have a long list. The problem is, even the tiniest adjustments would have countless, unforeseen consequences.

This idea was explored in the comedy, Bruce Almighty. In that movie, God grants Bruce the power to change whatever he wants. Bruce uses his new power to do things his way, and ends up making a huge mess. It’s funny because deep down we’re all a little like Bruce. We sometimes look around and think we could do better than God.

Now consider this quote for a moment:

“The displacement of a single electron by a billionth of a centimeter at one moment might make the difference between a man being killed by an avalanche a year later, or escaping.”

Alan Turing

Suppose Turing is right. Imagine that such an infinitesimally small change actually did make the difference between a man dying and living. How many more things would then change as a consequence of that man continuing to act in the world!?

Life: A mixed bag.

Why do we want to change things? Because sometimes, life sucks. We see pain, suffering, and death all around us. We experience loss, regret, and sorrow, and with tear-filled eyes we cry out, “why, God!?”

Often we don’t get an answer to “why”, but occasionally we are able to look back and see how our adversity strengthened us; made us better. Sometimes the purpose of our trials is to mold us into who we are supposed to be.

And through it all, a proper perspective is important. Yes, pain and sorrow are real. But beauty, joy, faith, hope, and love are real too. As difficult as life can be, it is a marvelous thing, is it not? We can choose to be grateful for the good in our lives, even as we experience the bad.

Faith.

If you believe that God is good, then believe that He has good reasons for the pain and suffering He allows. Accept that His reasons may be beyond your understanding. And when you don’t understand… trust.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Isaiah 55:8-9

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

To trust when you don’t understand: this is the essence of faith. It’s easy to trust God when times are good. Can you do it when your life is falling apart? That’s when it really counts.

Joseph: A great example for us to follow.

Reading Scripture can encourage you to look beyond your current trials, and give you the strength to trust God even in the worst circumstances. The Bible contains many examples of men and women who faced dark times. They did not know what God had in store for them, but trusted that He would see them through.

One of my favorite examples is the story of Joseph (Genesis, chapters 37-50). Imagine being betrayed by your family, sold into slavery, taken to a foreign country, and thrown into prison for a crime you didn’t commit. Can you imagine suffering as he did, day after day, for years, not knowing how things were going to turn out?

Somehow Joseph remained faithful through it all. Despite his terrible circumstances, he trusted God. In the end, we see why these things happened. God maneuvered Joseph through a sea of troubles to put him in a position where he was able to save his family, his people, and countless others from starvation.

God also knew exactly how the pain and suffering of Joseph would fit into the grand narrative of History. Think about the millions upon millions of people who have been positively impacted (including you and me, thousands of years later) because of the hardships Joseph went through! We could never have foreseen the full impact of Joseph’s trials, but God did. God manages all things to achieve the greatest good, even when it doesn’t seem that way from our perspective. In short: God’s way is better than ours.

Who Cares?

Last week I was feeling particularly down about this blog. Thoughts like, “no one cares what I have to say” and “I don’t know enough to write anything worthwhile” played on repeat for a couple of days. I felt discouraged, as you can probably imagine.

But here’s the thing: even as those thoughts ran through my mind, I knew they were lies. God has a plan and a purpose for this blog. I don’t know what it is. I don’t know who needs to read what I’m putting down, but God has made it clear that he wants me to write. And so I shall.

Perhaps you’re feeling discouraged at this very moment and this post is for you. If so, hang in there! Keep faithfully seeking the kingdom of God, and He will see you through this difficult time.

Spiritual Warfare.

The forces of evil don’t want you doing God’s will. As a Christian, you are at war, and your enemy is no fool. He attacks when/where you are weakest. His tactics are many and varied. With lies, temptations, distractions, or pain, he seeks to turn your attention away from God and towards something else. Scripture makes it clear what you are up against:

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Ephesians 6:12

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

I Peter 5:8-9

You’re not alone.

These spiritual battles can be exhausting and leave you weary, but the good news is, you have an ally that is more powerful than your foe. Here are a few scriptures to remind you that God fights with you:

You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them [the evil spirits], because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 

I John 4:4

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.

Psalm 34:17

but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 40:31

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13

God cares.

God has promised to never leave you, nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:8). So when spiritual attacks come, put on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:11-18) and remember that you do not fight alone!

Lastly, whatever your current battles, don’t forget to cast your cares upon God, because He cares for you (I Peter 5:7).

Against All Odds.

Do you ever feel like you’re facing an impossible battle? Perhaps even now trouble presses in on you from all sides, and your situation seems dire. If you’re going through something like that, I’m sorry. I’d like to share a story I read this morning that I hope encourages you as it did me.

Trouble approaches.

In II Chronicles, chapter 20, messengers come before King Jehoshaphat of Judah with some really bad news. A vast army, made up of Moabites and Ammonites, is fast approaching, and the king’s forces are no match for them.

Jehoshaphat immediately orders all of Judah to begin fasting, and then gathers the people together at the temple in Jerusalem. The distressed king stands in the temple courtyard and cries out to God. His prayer is recorded in II Chronicles 20:6 -12, and you can feel the desperation in his words.

Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.

II Chronicles 20:12

God answers.

As the men, women, and children of Judah huddle together around the temple, no doubt trembling with fear, God answers Jehoshaphat’s prayer. The spirit of the Lord comes upon a Levite named Jahaziel, and he says this:

This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.

Tomorrow march down against them. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the Desert of Jeruel.

You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.’

II Chronicles 20:15-17

King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah immediately fall to the ground and worship God. The next morning the king sends his army out as instructed, trusting that God will make good on His promise. At the head of this army, instead of elite soldiers, the king assigns a choir to sing praises to God as they march.

God delivers.

As Jehoshaphat and his men follow God’s instructions and march out to meet their foes, God miraculously causes their enemies to turn on each other! They fight a bloody battle amongst themselves until every last one of them is dead. Not one escapes. The unbeatable, invading army demolishes itself before Jehoshaphat even arrives.

When Jehoshaphat and his men reach the desert, their jaws drop as they behold the carnage. The place is littered with the corpses of their enemies. All around they see valuables just waiting to be scooped up. In fact, “There was so much plunder that it took three days to collect it” (II Chronicles 20:25 b).

Jehoshaphat and his people return to Jerusalem victorious. They go to the temple to praise and worship God. The fear of God falls over the surrounding kingdoms, “And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side” (II Chronicles 20:30).

Be like Jehoshaphat.

What an awesome story! As Christians, when we face what seems like an impossible challenge, we have the opportunity to do what Jehoshaphat did. We can call out to that same God and say, “I have no power to face this situation. I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are on you.” Remember: the battle belongs to God. Nothing is too difficult for Him. God delights in working wonders for those who love Him.

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