The Battle Is Not Yours!
WOW, 2020. I could have type those two words and said nothing else. For me the last four years has brought me to the end of the year saying, “Maybe next year will be better.” but it seems that the next year I seemed to focus on the same statement at the end of the year. It is unrealistic to think that there will never be trials in our lives. We live in a sin cursed world. The Bible tells me so. But what good is it doing if I say “maybe next year will be better”? It sounds like I am focusing on the negative things more than the positive things. Yesterday my best friend’s daughter text this verse to me - But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33. So I opened up my bible to read Matthew chapter 6. I was convicted about my negative thoughts. Over the last two years God has done so much in my life that I started to realize that I do not need to be anxious about anything. God is on my side. He is for me. I am loved by Him. But these truths are not just for me, they are for you too. No matter what your situation, try to focus on God’s goodness. He knows that this world is a difficult place for a Christian to live in. But, He also puts His goodness on display for us to see and experience.
During this course of my journey with MS, I have been going through these cycles of being reminded of Gods goodness. When I acknowledge those moments, I realize that no matter what the trial is, no matter what the circumstance is, God’s goodness is there. As the lyrics stated in Phil Whickham’s song, Battle Belongs, When all I see is the battle, He sees my victory. So if you have a battle, give it to God because the battle is His, not yours.
Ephesians 6:12-18 ESV / 10 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; ...
These verses sum it up nicely. The only thing I am required to do, is go to God. I can’t go to the local Walmart and purchase the Armor of God. All I need to do is make sure that I am talking with Him and covering myself in His Words and His Truths.
