THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS

FASTING THROUGH SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGH

2 Chronicles 20:14-30

Contemporary English Version (CEV)

Kingdom Dynamics

20:15-22 Powerful Praise Births Victory. PRAISE PATHWAY.

Here is a great lesson on the power of praise. Judah was confronted by mortal enemies, Moab and Ammon. The people sought God in prayer and with faith in His Word (20:1-14).  Then came the word of the prophet: ″Be not afraid…for the battle is not yours but God’s″ (v.15).

The victory came in a strange but powerful manner.  The Levites stood and praised ″the Lord God of Israel with a loud voice on high″ (v.19).  Then  some were actually appointed to sing to the Lord and praise Him in the beauty of holiness.  These went before the army, saying: ″Praise the Lord, for his mercy endureth [last]forever (v.21).″  The result of this powerful praise was total victory.

2 Chronicles 20:14  The spirit came upon literally means ″the spirit clothed Himself with″ …The prophets understood that the source for prophets. Inspiration was the Spirit of God.

2 Chronicles 20:15-25  means to trust the Lord in battle and stand still to see His deliverance. Covet the presence of the Lord. Depend upon His presence  when confronting any opposition. Know that the battle is not yours, but His. Trust the Lord to do your fighting for you.

 

2 Chronicles 22,23  Employ  and  believe in praise as a mighty, effectual spiritual  weapon.

      These verses highlight the final key in Judah’s miraculous deliverance, that of praise (the name Judah means ″praise″). As they began to sing and to praise God with the expectancy that He would fight for them, their enemies were smitten. This activity is not unique to 2 Chr. But has parallels to other OT victories. See Josh. 6:10, 20; Judg.7:18-22;2 Kin. 7:3-16;19:35. Ps.22:3 explains that God is enthroned in the praises of His people. Whenever and wherever God’s people praise Him, He reigns among them and does miraculous things on their behalf.

 In Christ,

Janet Irene Thomas

Playwright/Screen Writer/Director

Published Author/Gospel Lyricist &Producer

FOUNDER/CEO

Bible Stories Theatre of

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