READING:
One-year plan: Deuteronomy 2-3, Mark 15:16-47
Two-year plan: Exodus 31:1-34:28, Matthew 24:36-51
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The Lord is our warrior, and the battle is His—not ours. How often we forget that truth!
In today’s Old Testament text, we read of God’s words for Joshua as the people prepared to enter the land: “Don’t be afraid of them [all the kingdoms], for the Lord Your God fights for you” (Deut 3:22). Don’t fear, the text says, because the Lord fights the battle. When the One who is with us is also the One who fights for us, you and I need not fear at all. We have victory not because of who we are, but because of who He is.
Consider these potential applications of this text:
- When money worries consume you, don’t be afraid. The Lord is with you.
- When it seems the darkness is winning, seek God in prayer. He will fight for you.
- When God calls you to a task you’re certain you can’t do, lean into Him as your warrior King. His is the victory.
- When you deeply fear the spiritual condition of someone you love, don’t give up—instead, turn to the One who is still changing lives.
Let God fight for you today. When He does the fighting, victory happens.
PERSONAL REFLECTION: What struggle are you facing that you need to give to the Lord?
PRAYER: “Father, thank You for victory in Jesus..”
TOMORROW’S READINGS:
One-year plan: Deuteronomy 4-6, Mark 16
Two-year plan: Exodus 34:29-35:29, Matthew 25:1-13
