“O our God, will You not stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to You for help.” – 2 Chronicles 20:12.

Are you feeling this way lately? It can feel like you’re being attacked on all sides and drained of your strength. These attacks can take many forms: sickness, job issues, financial struggles, family problems, or challenges in business. It may seem that the enemy has suddenly reared its head against you, seeking your defeat, and you can’t find a way out.

The King of Judah experienced this when the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir came against them. Imagine facing three countries at once, all attacking a single nation. It feels unfair and overwhelming.

 I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down and no one will make you afraid. I will remove wild beasts from the land and the sword will not pass through your country – Leviticus 26:6.

Sometimes in life, we experience multiple difficulties simultaneously. You wake up in the morning to find that your car has stopped working and needs urgent repairs. Meanwhile, a massive bill is due, but your bank account is empty. On top of that, you receive terrible news about a loved one. All of these challenges arise at the same time. It could also be life-changing incidents or unexpected attacks from friends or family, not to mention challenges at work.

Let’s take a look at what the King of Judah did. He proclaimed a fast throughout the entire kingdom, and all the people came before the Lord. When faced with difficult situations, where do you typically turn first? Do you rush to share the news with others, either to seek help or just to inform them about recent events in your life? Some do it for sympathy, while others engage in what I like to call the “Facebook proclamation,” where they suddenly change their status to “Sad,” prompting a barrage of comments and questions about what’s going on.

This particular King, however, did not seek assistance from neighbouring countries or try to form alliances with other kingdoms to confront their enemies. He didn’t even promote the situation within his own realm. Instead, the Bible tells us that he called upon all the people of his kingdom—both young and old, including children—and proclaimed a fast to seek the Lord’s guidance.

In response, the Lord told them, “Do not be afraid or dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” He went on to say, “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.”

Folks, the Lord is great in power and greater than any multitude of armies or circumstances you may be facing. He wants to deliver and save you from them all. If you have been heading in the wrong direction, I encourage you this morning to seek His face and turn to the Lord.

King Jehoshaphat went straight to the Lord, and He saved and delivered them. The Lord will deliver you too. I urge you to read the rest of this chapter and see how the Lord worked on their behalf. In fact, they didn’t even have to lift a weapon to fight these armies; instead, the Lord caused the armies to turn against each other and even blessed the children of Judah with their riches.

I pray that the Lord will turn every sadness into joy, grant you peace from every side, and let every conflict cease now, in Jesus’ name. Those circumstances or people seeking your defeat will not only face their own downfall but you will also be greatly blessed through their defeat. The Lord will turn the tables around for your good, in Jesus’ name.

This morning, go and seek His face; give the Lord the highest place in your life and watch Him demonstrate His greatness in your life.

Have a beautiful day!