Knowing God - 2 Chronicles 20:15

(from Pastor)

"Do not fear or be dismayed at this great multitude;

for the battle is not yours but God's."

2 Chronicles 20:15

 

Yesterday's verse was "do not worry." Today's is "do not fear."

 

Think about it a minute ... do you know what we ultimately worry about and fear? Death.

 

+ We fear our death and worry about things like our health.

+ We fear a loved one's death and worry when our kids don't arrive home on time.

+ We worry about money because how will we live (i.e. not die) if our circumstances change.

+ We fear being embarrassed because when people think less of us, it's like dying a thousand little deaths.

 

All people -- even people of faith -- worry. Nevertheless, a growing faith is the best antidote to fear. Why? Because death is not as scary the more confident we are in heaven. And embarrassment and earthly judgments are not as scary when we realize our true worth in God's eyes -- loved!

 

This battle of life is not yours. As this passage suggests, trust in God's plan for victory!

 

In Christ's Love,

a guy who wants to be a tag-team wrestle

with God as his partner ...

because the battle is always his!