Field Time Week 14

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“You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem! Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you.”
2 Chronicles 20:17

Stand still and battle are three words I wouldn’t usually put together. When I find myself caught up in a battle or struggle, I either freak out/ overthink everything or I give in. But I find that those are the battles I try to fight alone. Fussing trying to figure it all out on my own, while God’s hand has been reaching out the whole time. Not reaching down because He isn’t far up, He has always just been a reach away. I get so blind to the fact that He wants to help me because I get so consumed with myself. Knowing in my heart that the Lord is near so the only thing left is to stand still and allow Him to fight for me. All my life I have battled with control. Trying to control my life and the lives around me, but the Lord has truly broke me of that. Control is an illusion. God has each of our days mapped and planned out. He has already gone before me and fought and defeated my battles. It is my responsibly to put on His armor and to fight the good fight knowing that the battle is already won and that I never have to fight for victory but from victory. My sin has been paid and it’s not something I need to live in anymore. Condemnation is not from God but from the enemy. All I need to do is confess, repent, be obedient and live out my life fully surrendered to Him and He promises me that Ill never have to face anything alone. He will restore, heal and guide my steps. He promises me that I do not need to be afraid because He is with me always. Battles are going to come, but I need to trust in the Lord to get me through them and not give in. My application this week is to keep waking up early and spending time with Jesus no matter how busy our week looks.

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