It is easy to say, “Praise the Lord! Hallelujah!” when times are good. It is easy to believe that God loves you when you are on the mountain top enjoying the sunshine. But what happens when you are down in the dark valley surrounded by your enemies?
Perhaps today, you are in the valley of marital, financial or bodily trouble, and you are asking, “Where is God?”
My friend, He is right there with you. The God of the valleys says to you, Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness
When King Jehoshaphat was surrounded and outnumbered by his enemies, the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel and he said to the king, “ Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.Tomorrow go ye down against them:…Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, …fear not, nor be dismayed; … for the Lord will be with you.” (2 Chronicles 20:15–17).
What King Jehoshaphat did next was brilliant. He acted with wisdom from on high. Instead of putting his commandos in front, he put worshipers in front! What did the worshipers sing? They sang of God’s love for them—“Praise the Lord for His love endures forever!” And God utterly destroyed their enemies (see 2 Chronicles 20:21–23)!
Beloved, it is not the trials that make us strong, but our responses in those trials. The devil wants us to respond by asking, “Where is God?” But God wants us to respond with faith in His love for us. We are more than conquerors not because of our love for Him, but through Him who loves us (see Romans 8:37).
So whatever valley you are in today, don’t be afraid. God is there with you strengthening and upholding you. Just sing of His love for you and let Him fight your battles for you!
PRAYER & DECLARATION
Thank you Father God that I don’t have to fight my battle. God fights for me! His love keeps me safe. I am more than victorious not because of myself but because of His love! My success comes only from Him, because he fights for me, I am always in peace ! In Jesus Name, Amen!
