“You who fear him, trust in the Lord— he is their help
and shield.”
Psalm 115:11
There is such a rich storehouse of wisdom on the Old
Testament for us and Isaiah Chapter 31 is one such example.
It is filled with warnings, to those who would listen,
not to trust in the wisdom, strength or strategies of men but to trust in the
Lord.
Verse 1 says:
“Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely
on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great
strength of their horseman.”
Our trust, both as individuals and as nations, must be
in the Lord.
God does not condemn a national defense but He can be
one who is our strength and on whom we rely.
Gideon is a great example.
His tiny army defeated the Midianites with pitchers,
trumpets and most importantly – the Lord and His direction!
As unorthodox a strategy as that might seem to the
most battle tested warriors it worked.
Gideon was faithful to obey the Lord and saw God bring
a great victory.
We, too, must trust God more than we trust our own
strength and might in the battle.
Mighty nations have been brought down when they stand
against just one who stands with God.
Trust God in your battles today!
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