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Fighting Alongside God

With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

– 2 Chronicles 32:8

Yesterday, I explained that an invisible battle is constantly being fought for your soul. God seeks to save and claim you, while Satan wants to destroy and possess you. Satan cannot harm God directly, but he tries to wound God by attacking us. Our defense is to stand and fight alongside God—by trusting, praying, and staying close to Him. This spiritual struggle powerfully affects our daily lives. To navigate this, you need to see the world through spiritual eyes. Without this perspective, life’s challenges can seem random, overwhelming, and frightening, but with it, you’ll begin to understand the deeper reasons behind what you experience.

It’s important to realize that our world is not just physical, but deeply spiritual. The spiritual realm is intricately woven into everything we see and do. Many people sense this on some level, but I encourage you to embrace it more fully. Belief in a spiritual dimension is supported by countless experiences and evidence that points to realities beyond the material. Recognizing this truth can give you hope, clarity, and purpose as you face daily life.

My friend, the Bible teaches that God spoke, and the entire universe came into existence. Today, we can envision this: Just as programmers write lines of code and create virtual worlds on a computer screen, God created everything with His words. This comparison helps us imagine the power and creativity involved in God’s act of creation. Remember, you are never alone in this journey. When you choose to walk with God, you have His strength, love, and protection guiding you every step of the way.

Prayer


Father, thank You for being my strength and my protection.

Reflection


How can you stand and fight alongside God each day—trusting, praying, and drawing ever closer to Him?

If you’re unable to attend your local church or need some additional weekly inspiration, be sure to tune into Hour of Power online at hourofpower.org/episode.  

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  1. Thank you for being one of God’s Ambassadors here on earth. Your ministry is powerful and fueled by His countless blessings and continued inspiration. I look forward to your daily devotionals to begin each new day.

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