Deuteronomy 20:2, 3 (NAS)
Now
it shall come about that when you are approaching the battle, the priest shall
come near and speak to the people. And he shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel,
you are approaching the battle against your enemies today. Do not be
fainthearted. Do not be afraid, or panic, or tremble before them,
Deuteronomy 20:2, 3 (NIVUS)
When
you are about to go into battle, the priest shall come forward and address the
army. He shall say: "Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle
against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be terrified or
give way to panic before them
Life has good times and bad times. Sometimes you have peace and rest on every side and in those times you should rejoice. There are other times when you are facing a battle. When you see the warfare and fight approaching, you should seek out a priest, someone who ministers before Almighty God, for the Lord has given him wisdom and insight.
God's servant will prepare you to attack; he will speak words that will help you subdue and destroy your enemies. He will challenge you and charge you with God's commands and promises. Therefore, pay attention to his words and determine that you will obey all that the Lord tells you. What this minister tells you is not mere noise, but it is the sure word of God for you situation.
You need to decide that you will not grow soft-hearted and faint before you engage your enemies. Do not let fear and dread take hold of you. Do not tremble and suddenly hasten away from the battle. The enemy wants to terrify you so that you will break and run. However, the Lord your God has already equipped you to prevail. Instead of turning away, you should boldly face your foes, even though they look at you impudently and with anger. Adonai has already made you to rule, for He has given you the power of a prince. God, in all of His strength and might, is on your side.
(Originally written 1/19/06)
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