Israel, God’s chosen nation, didn’t know how to fight. They had been slaves in Egypt for 430 years when God delivered them and led them into the wilderness. Soon they found themselves stuck between an army and the sea with no army of their own, but God said, “Stay calm. This isn’t your battle.” God Himself would fight for them. Time and time again throughout scripture we see God fighting on behalf of His people. God tells Joshua “It is the Lord your God who fights for you.” When king Jehoshaphat finds himself outnumbered, the Lord says to him, “the battle is not yours but God’s.”…

I have lived in five states and have moved over thirty times in my life. It seems the only thing that has been constant throughout my life is change. (This may explain why I have a hard time getting rid of things.) Isaiah speaks of something else that can be a constant throughout our lifetime and that is our relationship with God…

Nobody prints this verse out and sticks it on their fridge. At first glance, it doesn’t seem to be particularly up-lifting. But don’t let this verse trouble you. Or worse yet, don’t let it keep you from following Christ. Sometimes you stand alone when you stand for what is right. Not everyone will be on board with your decision. But Jesus said, “God blesses you.” If you read past this verse, He even goes on to say, “Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven.”…