In times of spiritual warfare, we confront unseen challenges. Tuning into the voice of the Lord, we hear His reassuring words: do not be afraid or discouraged. The Bible reminds us that the battle belongs to God. In 2 Chronicles 20:17, Jehoshaphat seeks the Lord’s guidance, reflecting on His promise to deliver them as they approach a daunting battle, outnumbered and in need of divine intervention. Judah is facing the nations they had spared on their journey from Egypt, and Jehoshaphat humbly admits their powerlessness and need for help against ungrateful attackers.

As he prays, the Spirit of the Lord empowers a Levite to bring comfort to the assembly, repeating the message: do not be afraid or discouraged. The Lord assures them that the battle is not theirs; they need not fight. Instead, they must take their positions and trust in Him. This profound truth remains for us today. As believers in the army of the Lord, we stand against spiritual enemies, relying on the God of peace to make us more than conquerors. Our trials will transform into triumphs, and all glory must be given to the Lord.

Reflecting on God’s faithfulness assures us that these spiritual battles are not ours but His. We are called to take up the positions He instructs us to. So, I challenge you: embrace the positions the Lord has set for you and step forward with confidence.