“This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow, march out against them…” 2 Chronicles 20:15-16
I love reading about the kings of Judah in Kings and Chronicles; how they would go to war against armies far greater than themselves and yet God gave them the victory because they trusted in Him. They trusted God and their trust was put into action because they usually had to march out against the opposing army before God would give them the victory. They couldn’t just sit at home and expect God to ‘show up’. They had to march out.
This week I chose to march out in obedience concerning something I have been wrestling with. It hasn’t been easy to step out of my comfort zone and I’ve had to choose to believe truth rather than accept the lies and what my feelings are telling me. But after the first day, I noticed something very profound. I am experiencing much more of God’s peace and confidence than I have in a long time. I’ve stopped using ‘having to have it all figured out first’ as an excuse not to obey and I’ve chosen to walk out in faith, even though I have no idea what I am doing. I’m marching out… and trusting God to handle the rest. And the amazing thing is that God is doing just that! As I walk out in faith and obedience, He is giving me everything I need in order to do what I don’t know how to do.
Our obedience to God is so important in being able to walk in God’s power. And yet, how often do I find excuses not to obey because I don’t really think God will help me? It amazes me how little faith I have that God equips his children when they simply obey.