THE LORD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU
Keywords 20:4
For the LORD your God is the
one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you
victory.
1. Do not be afraid (1-9)
Times of war were
bound to come. God’s people did not have fortified cities or highly developed
weaponry and armies. In periods of aggression, they should guard their hearts
and minds so as not to be fearful or panic. They should believe God’s promise
that he will fight for them and give them the victory. Also, they should not
take those who are hesitant and involved in civilian affairs. A soldier should
have God’s calling to fight for his people.
2. Do everything
God has commanded (10-20)
God gave them
certain guidelines for attacking their enemies. First, they should seek a
peaceful surrender. If a distant nation refuses a truce, they should destroy
all their fighting men and plunder the women, children, and flocks, which God would
give to them. If a warring nation lives in the land that God promised to them
as an inheritance, they should refuse terms of peace and completely destroy
them as God commanded them. Otherwise, the enemy will become a snare to turn
them from God. In destroying the enemy, they would be wise not to destroy the
fruit trees. We easily become proud and carried away in the midst of victory.
We need to obey God by faith and be wise to bear his successes.
Prayer Lord, take away my
fear and help me to trust you and follow your wisdom carefully.
One Word The Lord will fight your enemies
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