Continuing on as regards Israel about to enter the promised land,the raising up of an army to fight and conquer the inhabitants of that land. ( Deuteronomy 20) They are told had greater armies ,that were better equipped, God told how it was ,He didn't hide anything back. They needed to know what awaited them, it was not going to easy,but most important they are exhorted not to be fainthearted or afraid, to not panic or be terrified by them (v 4).Whatever challenges we may be facing,and like Israel of old ,we will face challenges but we will not be facing them alone, for as He said to Israel ,He says to us,'The Lord your God is the one who goes with you ,to fight for you,against your enemies to give you victory.' That's the wonderful thing about the word of God,the encouragement one receives from it,they are precious promises of God. Lean hard on God precious promises,and all He asks from you and me,is to believe them, and to trust Him to fulfill them.
' Standing on the promises that cannot fail'
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living word of God I shall prevail;
Standing on the promises of God '
Words R.K . Carter.
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