Mon., 6/15/20 Devotion (Deut. 20:1a, b)

Today's encouragement comes from Deuteronomy 20:1a & b, where we read these words:

“When you go out to war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid of them . . . “

Deuteronomy 20:1-4 is an incredibly encouraging text. I would recommend that you check it out. The true church should never forget that the hordes of God’s enemies that are arrayed against us all around, are *nothing* in num-ber or power, compared to the Lord and His armies (of His church and His angels).

Therefore, let us not be in panic or dread (see v. 3), because of the onslaught of Satan and his minions, against us. They have no hope of victory against us. Christ has already conquered them (see v. 4); and it is now our privilege to do the “mopping-up” operations.

[Puritan quote of the day: "God's will will be done upon us whether we do His will or not. There is no such thing as frustrating the Almighty.” —Jonathan Ed-wards, in his sermon entitled, "God Does what He Pleases"]