^“And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee.” Joshua 10:8.

 Words of the Apostle Paul readily come to mind as he charges Timothy to “ Fight the good fight of faith…” I Timothy 6:12a. And even gives a declaration of his own life lived in faithful service to God a he wrote: I have fought a good fight…” 2 Tim. 4:7a.  the key word in the context of both scriptures is fight. The good news is that we’re never in the fight alone…God will fight all our battles!  “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31.

To fight is to engage in a struggle which involves conflict. The Apostle Paul places emphasis on a fight that is not only fought physical or mental,-but one that is fought and won in the Spirit. “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12.

 Any fight or struggle presents the element of fear- but my friends, know this- fear is a companion for any leader, warrior or those of us who will faithfully follow God. Let me call your attention to God’s servant Joshua who God appointed successor as His Military Commander following the death of Moses. And do you recall what God said to Joshua as he commanded Him to take the lead- “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9.

Life circumstances can lead us down some pretty dark valleys that cause fear and feelings of inadequacy- sending subtle messages of doubt to our minds and heart of our incapability to win the fight…but these are imposters straight  from the pits of hell and our arch-enemy Satan and all his demonic forces…his objective is to make us stumble, fall and lose hope in God. But absolutely nothing is over until God says it is over! “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” Roman 8:37.

My friends, God doesn’t call for us to remove our fears…but to act pass them. That’s what courage really is -the abilty to act when God says so despite of any hardship, opposition and yes…the discouragement sent from the enemy- in and through it all we still stand perservering in faith, resting on the unfailing and faithful promises of God and His divine power to deliver us!” ^“And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee.” Joshua 10:8.

So, today whatever battles that we may be facing in this life- we need not fear, for the Lord of Host is with us- He will even allow us to put your feet on the neck of our enemies…a symbol of victory and a reminder that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has authority over all things!‘And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church.” Ephesian 1:22.

God blessings and peace, remember we have the victory in Jesus!