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Read and consider 2 Chronicles 32:1-23
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles. and the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said” (2 Chronicles 32:7-8)
King Hezekiah knew the king Assyria was going to attack Jerusalem. It was only a matter of time. So he gathered his advisors and worked hard to build up his defenses and prepare the city. Then he gathered the people and reminded them that no matter the size of the army against them, God was bigger. “ And the people gained confidence”.
By acknowledging and remembering who God was, they all found strength. It’s not wrong to be afraid of what you see could happen. That’s realism. What is wrong is not to seek God’s help immediately and humble yourself in worship before Him. Among other things, our praise reminds the enemy of who God is and how well we know Him.
Always keep in mind that enemy does not want you to worship God. So every time you attempt to build an altr to God in your life, the enemy will try to stop you. have you faced any frightening opposition in your lefe lately? Have you felt the enmy of your soul waging a full attack against you? Are you sometimes overwhelmed at how little strength and power you feel in the midst of it all?
Don’t worry; pray, and remember, “The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world”( 1 John 4:4). When King Hezekiah faced a strong enemy, he told his people the truth – God is greater. Keep in mind that when you acknowledge and praise God in the midst of enemy opposition, there is far more power with you than there is with the enemy!
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