December 4, 2023
What does it say?
Asa commanded Judah to seek the Lord and obey His laws. God defended Judah against the Cushite army after Asa prayed, admitting complete reliance upon the Lord.
What does it mean?
The men of Judah had every reason to face the Cushite army with confidence in their own abilities. Even though Scripture says they were “brave fighting men,” Asa called his forces “powerless” without the Lord. What Asa believed to be true about God enabled them to have complete reliance on the Lord. Going into battle, they recognized that they were fighting for the Lord’s cause and glory and in His strength, not their own
How should I respond?
Capable people have to learn reliance on the Lord. We often push forward in our own skills and abilities. Admitting dependence on God doesn’t mean checking your brain or talents at the door. However, it does mean recognizing who God is and that without His enabling, we are powerless to accomplish His will. Can you honestly say that your current battle is being fought in the name of the Lord? How will He receive honor and glory for the outcome? To change your perspective, think about what you know to be true about God from Scripture. What name or character trait of God helps increase your reliance on Him today? Then, rather than asking God to fight for your cause, make sure you are fighting for His.