“They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. He was receptive to their prayer because they trusted in him.” – 1 Chronicles 5:20
Life is full of battles – this year more than most! We battle against illness, death, fear, loneliness, anger, anxiety, injustice, recession, inertia… We battle against spiritual forces and worldly forces. We battle against trials and temptations. This is true in our individual lives and in our collective life as the body of Christ.
During these battles, difficult as they may be, we must remember that as people who’ve trusted in the Lord through faith in Jesus Christ, God hears our prayers and is receptive to them. He honors and delights in our prayers. And He answers our prayers in the way that is ultimately best, even when that’s hard to understand.
We should never hesitate to cry out to God in the midst of our battles. He will hear us. And He will give us victory. Sometimes it’s a victory here on earth against that particular foe. Sometimes it’s the victory and rest we’ll enjoy forever in His presence once we pass on to glory. Either way, victory is assured, for we know the end of the story!