2 Chronicles 20: Now it came about after this, that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. Then some came and reported to Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from Arama; and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar (that is Engedi).” Jehoshaphat was afraid and turned his attention to seek the Lord; and he proclaimed a period of fasting throughout Judah. So Judah gathered together to seek help from the Lord; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the Lord.

Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord in front of the new courtyard; and he said, … “Lord, God of our fathers, are You not God in the heavens? And are You not ruler over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand so that no one can stand against You.

Did You not, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land from Your people Israel, and give it to the descendants of Your friend Abraham forever? They have lived in it, and have built You a sanctuary in it for Your name, saying, ‘If disaster comes upon us, the sword, or judgment, or plague, or famine, we will stand before this house and before You (for Your name is in this house), and cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear and save us.’ Now behold, the sons of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You did not allow Israel to invade when they came out of the land of Egypt (for they turned aside from them and did not destroy them), see how they are rewarding us by coming to drive us out from Your possession which You have given us as an inheritance. Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You.”

All Judah was standing before the Lord, with their infants, their wives, and their children.

Then in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, the Levite of the sons of Asaph; 15 and he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat: This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s. Tomorrow, go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley in front of the wilderness of Jeruel.

You need not fight in this battle; take your position, stand and watch the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow, go out to face them, for the Lord is with you.”

We can be encouraged.

Though wars will rage against us and though attacks will come, the King of all kings is on our side. He is the Lord of heaven’s armies. He is the uncreated One who rode the ancient skies and is fully aware of, and cares about, every intimate detail of our lives. It becomes easy for us to want to flee in fear when we face an assortment of attacks, but we can be assured that when we lift our eyes and turn our attention to the Lord, He will remind us to remain in faith because He is with us.

• Disaster and disease may come.

• Storms and swords may come.

• Plagues and pandemics may come.

• Judgement and rejection may come.

• Famine may come and foe may rise against us – even from our family.

Attacks may come from every side, seemingly from the multitudes. We may feel completely hopeless and powerless, but even still, we can be assured. Our God is more powerful than any war, battle, attack, temptation, or trial. We can rest in confidence, fixing our faith and our eyes upon Him. Yet, with that said, we may have to remind our soul again and again of this truth!

We can know that His Spirit will come upon us and empower us for each moment. We only need to wait upon Him.

When we belong to Jesus, our battles belong to Jesus. He is on our side.

We only need to take our position in a posture of humility, prayer, expectation, worship, gratitude, and faith. We only need to stand still anticipating our salvation from every siege. We shall not be dismayed because the Lord WILL give us peace as He will also fight our battles on our behalf.