November 27 Facing the Battle – 1 Chronicles 16：1-11

Many of us face some sort of battle, some are not serious and some are more imminent and critical. Still we have to confront them and we seem helpless and fighting with limited energy is not easy.  (1 Chronicles 16) recounts a key moment in Israel’s history when the Ark of the Covenant was brought into the City of David (Jerusalem). When the Ark of the Covenant was in place, symbolizing God’s presence, David led the people in a song of praise. The entire nation sang of God’s wonder-working power, His promise-keeping ways, and His past protection.

1 Chronicles 16:11 says “Look to the Lord and his strength, seek his face always.” We need to, because more battles are coming.

Looking to the Lord and His strength; seek His face is not a bad advice to follow when illness, family concerns, and other battles confront us, because we haven’t been left to fight in our own diminishing and limited energies. God is here and God is strong; He’s looked after us in the past and will do so again. Our God will get us through.

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