“And I commanded Joshua at that time, ‘Your eyes have seen all that the Lord your God has done to these two kings. So will the Lord do to all the kingdoms into which you are crossing. You shall not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who fights for you.’” Deuteronomy 3:21-22
Throughout the Biblical history of Israel we have many examples of the Lord fighting for His people in a diversity of ways—and may I say, “God does not fight fair.” I think it is generally understood that some of God’s methods have either changed or been put on hold under the glory and grace of the New Covenant. Therefore, we shouldn’t expect to be hearing God tell us to go kill our flesh and blood enemies. But, much like the Children of Israel traveling from Egypt to the promised land, we too (all born again saints) are traveling from a spiritual Egypt to a promised land. Like the Israelites of that time we also have many enemies along the road.
The Word of Lord, “You shall not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who fights for you.” remains just as true and sure now as it did thousands of years ago. We can count on God fighting for us but only as we walk in faith and obedience with him.
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