The Holy Spirit spoke to me so clearly today, "Pray, even when it seems like you're out numbered."
Could something so simple make a difference?
That word was so profound and so timely. He reminded me of the story of Jehoshaphat who was the king of Judah. He made unhealthy alliances, which was not God's choice for him. He thought he was doing a good thing, but it turns out it wasn't. He thought those alliances could help protect him from enemy attack, but he instead ended up going through great attacks from the enemy because of it.
Jehoshaphat turned away from this alliance and began once again to rely completely on God and trust him with the decisions and choices he made.
Sometime later, a vast army set out to attack the nation of Judah. Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord. Through a prophet, The Lord told Jehoshaphat, "Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but belongs to God." Jehoshaphat was given further instructions to go out and face the enemy and that the Lord would be with him.
The next morning Jehoshaphat encouraged his people and said, "have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful." They began to sing praises to God. As they began to sing in praise, the Lord sent ambushes against the army and the army was defeated--all without Jehoshaphat or his army having to fight.
This is what the Lord is telling us all. Pray. Talk to God. Rely on him to give you the answers, directions you need. Don't listen to the voice of doubt or fear. TRUST GOD that HIS WORD will do what He sends it to do--even if it seems like the enemy is gaining ground or if you don't see the answer right away--and watch God defeat the enemy sent to attack you.
Don't give up. Don't give in. The devil is a liar and he's working overtime on the minds of his people trying to steal your faith and trust in the Lord God Almighty, the one who is all powerful and able to turn things around for good for you!!!
