Rejoicing Your Way into Battle
God is [already] beginning to arise, and His enemies to scatter; let them also who hate Him flee before Him!
As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as wax melts before the fire, so let the wicked perish before the presence of God.
But let the [uncompromisingly] righteous be glad; let them be in high spirits and glory before God, yes, let them [jubilantly] rejoice!
Sing to God, sing praises to His name, cast up a highway for Him Who rides through the deserts—His name is the Lord—be in high spirits and glory before Him! –Psalm 68:1-4 (AMP)
I know some people hate to think or talk about spiritual warfare, but honestly, I find it to be one of the most apt descriptions of life. I think some get confused because it’s not like a natural war, but it’s a wrestling against the powers and ruling principalities to enforce a victory that’s already complete.
We’re not fighting for a win. We’re fighting from His win.
Psalm 68 is an incredible picture of marching into battle. Israel carried with them the ark of the covenant, the representation of the manifest presence of God on the earth at that time. If we aren’t fighting with the Presence, we are in the wrong place.
Read those verses again and picture David and his army setting out from Jerusalem. This man after God’s own heart knew God was already beginning to arise and His enemies were already scattering because they were living in a unique position to bring God’s Kingdom to the forefront.
Go ahead and sing. Be loud, in high spirits, and rejoice in your God! This is not a fair fight. The God of the universe has highly favored you and you’re on a mission. It’s not a mission to be an obnoxious Christian full of bumper sticker theology and empty platitudes. You’re fighting for freedom.
Captives will be set free. Blind eyes will see. God’s name will be made known. How? By your walking out your front door and determining that you will impose heaven into every situation you are faced with and not let the world’s systems and confusion impose upon you.
You get into position by faith. You take up your armor by faith. You go to work, raise a family, live with purpose, meets needs–in faith.
You notice David’s focus? It’s not on how great an army he has or what perfect strategies he’ll execute. He sees God and He’s going before them.
For certain, He’s already arising and His enemies are already scattering. So where do you want to be today?
Hi Jason,
It has been a while since I have commented. I just wanted to let you know I enjoyed this post. This is the reality. We are in a spiritual battle, the warfare is intense and most Christians don’t want to acknowledge this either because it is too far fetched, to scary or because the evil one has put a foggy haze around them in order for them to not see clearly.
Blessings and happy birthday to your son. Praying all is well and the adjustments are smoothing out.
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That’s true. Some just do not want to acknowledge these things, but being engaged in them is what He’s called us to for His Kingdom and glory. The victory is there for us if we will appropriate it. Thanks for the thoughts and the birthday wishes--he is doing extremely well (praise God!).
I like this phrase Jason: “We’re not fighting for a win. We’re fighting from His win.” That says it all for me.
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It’s hard to remember sometimes, but it’s very true! Thank you, Bill.
“The Battle Belongs to the Lord”
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Now and always! He’s an awesome God! Thanks Arny.
I want to be on the forefront of God’s battalion because after all -- the victory has already been won.
In practice though, I sometimes find myself trying to slink into the reserve position.
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I hear ya, Dusty. It seems so overwhelming at times, but grace abounds (of which I am so thankful!). Thanks so much.
Awesome post, Jason. Amen. The battle is won, all we need to do is claim and live in that victory which is from the inside out, not the outside in. God is on the throne, He will deliver His chosen from here to there…
Peace and joy come from knowing Him and these truths. Thanks.
The enemy screams otherwise, but it doesn’t change the truth. He is faithful and victorious! Thanks Floyd.
Tonight at our bible study we read the story in Matthew 15:29-31 about Jesus healing all who where lame sick, etc. It says in the NLT in verse 31 The crowd was amazed! Those who hadn’t been able to speak were talking, the crippled were made well, the lame were walking, and the blind could see again! And they praised the God of Israel. And in the foot notes it says that these where Greek people AKA Gentiles.
In Matthew 5:6 (NLT) God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,[a]
for they will be satisfied.
See these folks that Jesus healed where tired of being in the battle of poverty and sickness etc. So they decided to go after him then they where healed and what did they do they praised him !
Definitely. We fight battles of “life” and inheritance from other generations, but Jesus is the key to true freedom and victory! Great point, Andrew. Thank you.