Victory Via Prayer

“They were helped against them … all who were with them were handed over to them; for they cried out to God in the battle, and He answered their prayers because they trusted in Him.”– 1 Chronicles 5:20 NASB

Based on every human standard, the Israelites should have been defeated. They were outnumbered, and their enemy was stronger. But the Israelites had one major advantage: God was on their side.

They did not take His blessings for granted. They cried out to Him during the battle. They did not trust in their experience or past success, their weapons or skills, their wisdom or resources. They trusted in Him. He enabled them to use these resources skillfully and effectively, resulting in victory.

The Bible tells us their victory was complete! They possessed the land and also gained abundant cattle, camels, sheep, and donkeys. This was possible because they were people of prayer.

How often do we fail to achieve victory because we trust in ourselves and our resources? We don’t commit our needs to God. We need to learn from the Israelites. When we need help, we need to pray, call on God, and have faith that He wants to take the burdens from us. Trust in Him and realize that He is with us in every battle we face.

The Bible assures us that God is ready to bring us victory in every battle. But for victory, we must commit these situations to Him. These are opportunities to pray, seek His help, obey His Word, and trust Him. Today, call out to Him in the challenges you face. Have faith.

Reflection Question: What battle are you fighting today?