The Battle belongs to God

Deuteronomy 20:1-3 & 8
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. 2 When you are about to go into battle, the priest shall come forward and address the army. 3
8 Then the officers shall add, "Is any man afraid or fainthearted? Let him go home so that his brothers will not become disheartened too."

"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God," (Psalm 20:8). In battle it's not about the size of the army, the number of weapons or the depth of resources - it's about faith in God. Without His blessing and our faith, no amount of well equipped warriors will ever prevail. Conversely, no army, no matter how small and humble, who believes in the God who fights for them, will ever fail. Since the battle belongs to the Lord, men without faith are no help at all. As we battle in our churches for the salvation of the lost, do we believe that the battle is God's or are we more focused on budgets, numbers of volunteers and facilities? If we have our faith focused on God, we have no excuse and no need for one - the battle already belongs to the Lord.

God, strengthen my trust in You and help me keep my eyes on You rather than on the tools and resources you have given me. Grant Your church the battle for the lost and may Your name be blessed. Amen.