Stand Still

This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid!
Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army,
for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

2 Chronicles 20:15 nlt

Pause

King Jehoshaphat knew his army was no match for the approaching enemy. He called his people to fast and pray, and he led them in seeking God’s help. He probably expected God to tell him where to post his soldiers and when to attack, but the Lord took a different approach. God told the people to take up their positions and then stand still. This battle belonged to him, and he would accomplish the victory.

Sometimes God calls us to action. Other times he calls us to be still. We might find the latter strategy difficult, especially if we’re prone to want to fix people and circumstances. We’d rather defend ourselves or rush to rescue someone in trouble. But he will give us the ability to stand down if he says we must let him fight the battle on our behalf. Our role is not to question his strategy but to trust his wisdom and his ways even if they don’t make sense to us.

Ponder

What is God telling you to do in response to the battle you face?

Pray

God, help me learn to get out of the way and let you fight for me.