Losing is not an option

I read something the other day that I just can't shake, so I'll share with you. In Deuteronomy 20 Moses is giving directions for warfare, actually it says "Principles governing Warfare." It says, vs. 1 "When you got out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the Lord your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt. vs. 2 So it shall be when you are on the verge of battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people. vs. 3 And he shall say to them, Hear, O Israel: Today you are on the verge of battle with your enemies. Do not let your heart faint, do not be afraid, and do not tremble or be terrified because of them; vs. 4 for the Lord your God is He who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to save you."



I had to read it two or three times because I just couldn't get past it. It was that moment that our Wonderful Heavenly Father that loves us so much showed me my "stinkin thinkin." You don't know its there until it is revealed.

Do you realize that God never expects us to lose a battle? He never does! Never, never! All we have to do is take Him with us, He will fight for us. All I can vision is little ole me showing up to a fight, but then having the biggest, baddest, toughest man walking right up behind me saying, "Don't worry, I got your back," or better yet, "I'll take this one!"

I hope this will change my stinkin thinkin. I hope I never again look at a situation or circumstance and say, "I can't, or you win some, you lose some." Its time that we realize that God is for us, He wants to fight our battles and He has an excellent record!



If you are in a battle I have one question for you: Did you bring backup? If not, you better go back and get it. If you do, KNOW THAT THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU! HE IS MIGHTY TO SAVE! MIGHTY TO SAVE! And He loves you enough to do it!



You may need to remind me of this in the midst of the next battle. But isn't that what we are here for? Be blessed, God has your back!