Trusting God with the Battle By Michael Youssef, Ph.D. What may seem like a dark valley in your life may be the open door to sharing about Christ’s grace and provision. The secret of David’s triumph was his trust in God: “But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the Lord I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill” (Psalm 3:3–4). There can be no triumph unless there is a trial. There can be no testimony unless there is a test. There can be no conquest unless there is a conflict. Many people want to be used mightily by God, yet they refuse to pay the cost. Are you willing to go through dark times so that God’s Kingdom may grow? Even in the midst of suffering, David knew that God already had won the battle. His confidence in God allowed him a peaceful sleep the night before the battle. He knew that by handing over his trial to God, He would provide the victory: “I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side” (Psalm 3:5-6). The burden that you are carrying can be a blessing if you trust in God. He can turn your burden into victory. He can turn your trials into triumph. We can rest easy at night, knowing that our Father holds our tomorrow in His hands. God wants to give you a great victory, but first you must put your trust in Him. When we try to face the battle on our own, we are likely to fail. But with God at the heart of our battle plan, we can succeed. Only when our trust is in God will we find peace and rest during troubled times. Prayer: God, help me to trust You in the midst of my battles. I pray that You would give me peace during this time. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “O Sovereign LORD, my strong deliverer, you shield my head in the day of battle” (Psalm 140:7).
Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:17:36 +0000
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