Promises for the Battle
Victory
Help #3—Overwhelming Help
Yahweh’s Spirit moved Jehaziel to say, “Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat, Yahweh says this to you, ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for success in the battle is not up to you; it is up to God.’” 2 Chronicles 20:14–15 God is more than … Continue reading
Courage #4—Victorious Courage
These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Here is another reminder of what is possible for us when we are faithful to Jesus and retain his words in our hearts. We can … Continue reading
Comfort #1—Conquering Comfort
The concept of comfort combines the ideas of fellowship, community and companionship with the ideas of protection, strength and safety. When we feel hopeless because we can’t see the possibility of any good in our future, we need comfort so we have courage to take the next step. When we feel alone in the face … Continue reading
I Was Just Thinking … About Looking for Grace
To live as a Christian is to engage in a battle: “Fight the good fight of the faith,” Paul admonished Timothy (1 Timothy 6:12). But the Bible’s way for waging this warfare differs markedly from the way ordinary warfare is carried on. Only armies that keep their attention on every move the enemy makes can … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 