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When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you” (Deuteronomy 20:1, NIV).
Today, you and I are thankful to face a few “physical” battles here on this earth. Most of my days don’t include fighting other people or using swords and spears. But that doesn’t mean we don’t still face struggles of a different kind.
For you, maybe that battle is anxiety that just won’t quit. It’s the kind that keeps you up at night, no matter how many sheep you count. For others, maybe it’s a relationship that’s been breaking down. You’ve been trying to save it, but it’s not working. For myself, it’s often a calling that feels too big. It’s something I feel compelled to do, but sometimes, the weight of it all feels bigger than I can hold. And honestly, no matter what your “battle” looks like, sometimes life feels like standing in front of an army you didn’t sign up to fight.
In Deuteronomy 20, the scriptures speak directly to these feelings. Israel is preparing for battle and facing enemies that are clearly larger, stronger, and more equipped than they are. Verse 1 even tells us that the chariots and army are greater than theirs. But the verse doesn’t stop with fear. It continues with, “do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you.” God addresses their fears even before the battle begins.
Sadly, the reality is that you and I will face battles bigger than us. God never promises a life without overwhelming situations. John 16:33 says it this way: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” These troubles include mental health struggles, physical illness, big decisions, painful seasons, you name it. The presence of fear doesn’t mean you’re failing or that God isn’t near. Rather, those are the exact places His presence is known to be found. But the size of our battle doesn’t disqualify us; it reveals our need for God.