Today's Word of Blessing

GOD FIGHTS OUR BATTLESEvangeline Paul Dhinakaran

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.    (James 4:10)

Dearly beloved, the Lord will fight for us and grant us victory. He says, “They will fight against you but will not overcome you” (Jeremiah 1:19). How can we triumph over the people who rise up against us? When we walk patiently in the path laid by God for us, no affliction can overcome us. 

When the Lord led king David through the path of affliction, he was very patient. A man called Shimei rose up against him. When the former walked in the wilderness, the latter cursed him (II Samuel 16:7). He even pelted stones at him. Even then, David was very patient and allowed him to curse him. He went on to say, “Who can ask, ‘Why do you do this?’” (II Samuel 16:10).

Sometimes when our own family members rise up against us, we start speaking ill about them. We use unnecessary words to hurt them. On account of that, the situation becomes even more worse. But when we remain patient just like David, then those who rise up against us, cannot overcome us. The Lord will protect us even in that situation.

Our own people, relatives, neighbours and even friends may rise up against us. They may be people whom we trust so much. The Lord will surely fight our battles in this year. Nothing can overcome us. The Bible assures, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still” (Exodus 14:14).

The Lord says, “…Whoever attacks you will surrender to you” (Isaiah 54:15). This was what happened to David. When he became the king again, this same Shimei came in search of him, fell at his feet saying, “Sir, what I did was wrong. Please do forgive me.” David was appreciated by all.

When we go through afflictions, let us say, “The Lord is my light and my salvation and I will not be afraid of anyone.” When we say this with great faith, the Lord will certainly deliver us from all kinds of bondages and grant us victory. The Bible advises, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up” (James 4:10). When we humble ourselves, the Lord will exalt us at the right time.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

I am going through the path of affliction. You have overcome the world. I humble myself before You believing that You will lift me up at the right time. Give me the grace to remain patient amidst my ordeals. Please protect me and fight the battle for me. Let nothing overcome me. Exalt me in the very place where I was humiliated. Grant me victory.

In Your matchless name I pray. 

Amen.
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