Fight

Anchor Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15–17

As believers, we will always face battles—some seen, many unseen. Life will confront us with moments where we must stand, hold our ground, and fight. But Scripture reminds us that the way we fight is not always how we imagine. The battle is often less about physical confrontation and more about what happens in the spirit.

In 2 Chronicles 20, when Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah were threatened by a vast army, they didn’t begin by strategizing, gathering weapons, or counting their soldiers. They started with prayer and fasting. They enquired of God. They humbled themselves and asked, “Lord, what do we do?” And God responded with a word: “Do not be afraid or discouraged… For the battle is not yours, but God’s. …Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.” (2 Chronicles 20:15-17)

This is the real fight—going first to God. Letting Him lead. Receiving a word. Standing on it. Rejoicing before the outcome even shows. And then going forth with that word.

Sometimes the battle is not about swinging a sword or proving a point. Sometimes the fight is done in prayer, praise, surrender, trust, and obedience. It is taking your fear and anxiety to God rather than letting them drown you. It is reminding yourself of who He is and what He has said. It is choosing not to panic. Because our first response often reveals where our trust lies.

There will be seasons where the battle comes from unexpected directions—friends, family, people you once helped, or situations you didn’t see coming. But even then, the instruction remains the same: Go back to God. Seek Him first.

Ephesians 6 teaches us about the armour of God—faith, righteousness, the Word, the Gospel of peace, salvation, prayer. These are not suggestions; they are weapons. We are not asked to fight alone. But we are asked to take up our armour. God plays His part, but He invites us to play ours too—by trusting, praying, standing firm, and obeying His direction.

And while God already guarantees the victory, the journey trains us. Each battle strengthens us for the next. Like David who fought lion, bear, and then Goliath, the victories of today prepare us to stand tomorrow. This is why rest is critical—giving your burdens to God instead of carrying them alone.

Stay connected to Him daily, even in small ways. Let His Word live in your heart so that when challenges come, there is something strong to lean on. It is in intimacy with God that instructions come. And when He gives direction, follow—even if it feels different from how you thought the fight should look.

The war is already won. But daily, we fight to keep our faith anchored and our hearts aligned with God. And we do it with joy, praise, and confidence—not fear.

Fight. So you can fight another day.
But fight God’s way.