“When you go out to war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. 2 And when you draw near to the battle, the priest shall come forward and speak to the people 3 and shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel, today you are drawing near for battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint. Do not fear or panic or be in dread of them, 4 for the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.’ (Deuteronomy 20)
God always tells his people to not be afraid in the most fearful circumstances: when the odds seem against us, when we are out armed and outnumbered, when the storm rages and we have no control. Remember that He is in control of the elements and the enemies, and can even help us deal with our emotions. He is able, and He is here. Whatever our challenges today as we make our way to the promised land, He goes with us and before us. May the victory be His!
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