The God Who Fights Our Battles!

Position, Trust, Praise, and See God’s Salvation!

Introduction
Hello there, it’s been a while, but welcome back to A Word from the Word! We were recently challenged to share our favourite scripture to encourage others, so I’m rising to the challenge.

I often say that if I were to get a tattoo, it would read: ‘2 Chronicles 20:20” I am a student, teacher, and lover of the Word of God, and I have many favourite verses that have touched my heart and held me in times of need. But this one stands out because I believe it is foundational.

Our Verse:
In 2 Chronicles 20:20b, these were the words of King Jehoshaphat: “…Believe in the Lord your God and you shall be established; believe and remain steadfast to His prophets and you shall prosper.” (AMPC)

Context
My favourite promise sits in the middle of one of my favourite chapters. I encourage you to read and study the entire chapter. Looking for hope? 2 Chronicles 20:20 is it! In chapters 10–36 of 2 Chronicles, we read about the kings of Judah (from Rehoboam to Zedekiah). Among them, we meet King Jehoshaphat.

We read that Jehoshaphat was told that a great multitude was coming against him. Have you ever felt like that? Like something—or a bunch of things—are coming against you? Maybe it’s a sickness. Maybe it’s money matters. Maybe your marriage is under pressure. Your children acting crazy? Is your job or business falling apart?

Step one: Recognise that there are times when we must turn to God! Let’s look at the miraculous work of God in this chapter and how we can hold on to the promises for ourselves.

Our Promises

Promise 1: God still speaks through His prophets.
Verse 14: “The Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel.” This was before the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit through Christ. In this instance, Jahaziel was used to relay God’s word.

The Lord can send His prophets to reveal His heart about our situations and give us precise instructions.

Promise 2: God can supernaturally defeat our enemies.
Verse 22: “…the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir… and they were defeated.” We serve El Gibbor Milcahmah – “God, Mighty in Battle”. He has used hailstones (Joshua 10:11), blindness (2 Kings 6:18), mudslides (Judges 4–5), and more. Even though this was in this physical realm, remember everything starts in the spirit realm, and remember—we do not wrestle against flesh and blood.

Promise 3: God can reward you after the battle.
Verse 25: “...they found among them an abundance of valuables… more than they could carry away.” Many battles can end in weariness, but in the Kingdom of God, you are rewarded with something. Whether spiritual growth, life-changing testimonies, or even tangible blessings, you don’t come out empty-handed.

Promise 4: The fear of God will silence your enemies.
Verse 29: “The fear of God was on all the kingdoms… when they heard the Lord had fought against Israel’s enemies.” When God fights for you, people will know. The watchers, the haters, the sceptics, they will all know and respect will follow.

Promise 5: God can bring all-around rest.
Verse 30: “Then the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around.” We often forget what peace feels like when we’re in chaos. But God can usher us into calm. According to Ecclesiastes, the seasons shift, and a season of Victory and Rest is part of His promise.

The Process

Jehoshaphat’s story begins back in Chapter 17. Verses 1 and 3 tell us: “The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the first ways of his father David… he did not seek the Baals.”

Why is this important? Because often, before the promise comes, there is a process. God can do anything, anytime—but often, the miraculous is preceded by preparation. Too many of us envy someone’s blessing without knowing the back story, the battle or the season of endurance. We see the outcome but not the preparation process.

Here are some key parts of Jehoshaphat’s process and what we can learn:

• Develop Christlike character (Read Chapters 17-19): He wasn’t perfect (read 19:2), but he sought God, removed idols, sent Levites to teach the people, and prepared his heart.
• Set yourself to seek the Lord (v.3): Acknowledge that you need Him. There are things we cannot fix ourselves, since we are neither omniscient nor omnipotent.
• Seek agreement (v.4): Find people who will war with you in the Spirit. There’s power in agreement.
• Make your petitions known (v.6-12): Jehoshaphat’s prayer included:
  • 1) Acknowledging God’s position and power,
  • 2) Reminding Him of His promises,
  • 3) Describing the present crisis, and
  • 4) Asking for help.
• Acknowledge the prophet (v.20): The Bible says if you receive a prophet in the name of a prophet, you get the prophet’s reward.
• Follow instructions (v.16-17): Jehoshaphat obeyed the prophetic word. So should we.
• Praise God (v.21): Worship was the battle strategy! As bizarre as that seems! The worship team went ahead of the army. Let us praise our way to victory!

Back to Our Verse 2 Chronicles 20:20b

“Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established. “

Here’s a deeper look: the Hebrew word for both believe and establish is “aman.” It means to confirm, support, uphold, or be made firm. Essentially, if we uphold God, He will uphold us. It’s reciprocal, like James 4:8: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” Believing God means believing everything from Genesis to Revelation (His Logos word), and also His Rhema and Prophetic words.

“Believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.”

What about the prophets? 1 John 4:1 tells us, “Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits…” How? 1) Check their fruit (character), 2) Check their track record (accuracy).

If a trustworthy prophetic voice has spoken, and you believe it? You shall prosper. Not just financially, but in success, progress, victory. The Hebrew word here for prosper includes ideas like advancing, succeeding, and being victorious.

Yes, there are false prophets. But don’t throw out the baby with the bath water. There are still real, anointed, accurate voices speaking God’s truth today.

Conclusion

Let me encourage you: if you feel like everything but the kitchen sink has come at you—if the battle is big, long, and exhausting—God is able. He fights. He wins. He restores. He rewards. He brings rest.

Trust Him, and He will establish you!

Btw, do you need guidance in your spiritual or personal growth? I am here. What’s one area you’d love help with? Drop a comment or message me to learn how coaching can support your journey.

Peace and love, Coach D