The Battle Is Not Yours

Main Scripture:  He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. 2 Chronicles 20:15 (NIV)

Song to Meditate On: The Battle Is Not Yours – Yolanda Adams (

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXbV1axOxZ8)

The background to today scripture sees where a great army declared war on King Jehoshaphat. Just like any of us when we are faced with frightening situations, King Jehoshaphat became afraid and sought the Lord for guidance. He also commanded the people to fast. In the midst of the people seeking God, He answered them and told them not to be afraid because He will fight their battle.

Ladies, God has not changed, He is the same today, yesterday and forever. Therefore whatever you are going through God is still faithful to fight your battles for you, however, you have to trust Him.  You have to acknowledge that God is able to deliver you from the situation and leave it to him

God was able to fight the battle for King Jehosophat because:

1.   He committed the situation to God, acknowledging that only God could save the nation

2.   He sought God’s favour because his people were God’s people

3.   He acknowledged God’s sovereignty over the current situation

4.   He praised God’s glory and took comfort in His promises

5.   He professed complete dependence on God, not himself for deliverance.

Today, you may not have a literal battle but you may be sick or tempted to do something you should not. You may be faced with a situation that you cannot find the solution but just remember that the battle is not yours it is the Lords. Therefore just surrender it all to Him, stand and watch God deliver you from it.

Let’s Pray,

Mighty God this morning we place everything problem, every situation, and every sickness in your hands today. We acknowledge Lord that you are sovereign and that we need not worry, we need not fight, we not to fret instead we wait on you Lord Jesus.

In Jesus Name

Amen

Have a God Filled Day Ladies

God’s Goodness and Mercies

Main Scripture: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalms 23:6 (KJV)

Song to Meditate On: Great Is Your Mercy – Donnie McClurkin (

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKeTQ1ZHqgA)

In an effort to encourage me a friend of mine told me that whenever he is going through he listens to today’s song - Great is Your Mercies towards me by Donnie McClurkin.

This song reminded me of today’s scripture which tells us that goodness and mercies shall follow us all the days of our lives. In the Hebrew this means that, God’s favour, and the blessed and comfortable effects of it; shall pursue us, every single day until we die.

It really comforts me to know that God favours me and that He is looking out for me all the time. I am also reminded of the scripture that says “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” Psalm 91:11-12. (NIV)

I am also reminded of Lamentations 3:22-24 “It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”

Ladies today, be encouraged because no matter what you are going through, whether good or bad, day or night, God’s favour, His love and His contentment are with you. He will take you through whatever it is you are going through.

In the last part of the scripture David said “and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Ladies, like David whatever you do, at all times desire to be in God’s presence because where God dwells, love, joy and peace dwells.   

 Let’s Pray,

Lord thank you for you mercies that is new every morning. Thank you for giving your angels charge over us to protect and keep us. Help us to dwell in your presence always Father

  

In Jesus Name

Amen

Have a God Filled Day Ladies

Teachers

Main Scripture: Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers; because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. James 3:1-2 (NIV)

May 5 to 9, 2014 is celebrated as Teachers Appreciation week in the United States and May 5, 2014 is celebrated as Teachers Appreciation Day. This day is also celebrated in Jamaica.

This day is described as "a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives". Indeed teachers are to be celebrated and honoured, to most of us they are considered second to our parents and very frequently considered as parents away from home - the people who give us education, knowledge and guidance, the most important jewels of our life. Aristotle  once said “Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.”

Being a teacher is a very important role and should not be taken lightly according to today’s scripture. Teachers are not only expected to teach but they are also expected to be examples to those who they impact. This can be an awesome responsibility as we are humans and we are not perfect. It was William Arthur Ward that said “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”

Today let us pray for those teachers (in the classroom or otherwise) that have impacted our lives and inspired us to be who we are today. Encourage them when you see them and honour them often.

Let’s Pray,

Father we pray for all teachers today, wherever they are. We pray that you will strengthen them, cause them to be prosperous in well-being and financially. God we thank you for them and pray that you will keep them always.

In Jesus Name

Amen

Have a God Filled Day Ladies