THE GOD WHO FIGHTS YOUR BATTLES

The God we serve is not only loving and compassionate but also a mighty warrior who fights for His people, ensuring their victory over every enemy and opposition. His power and faithfulness are evident throughout the Scriptures, as He steps into battles that are beyond human capability to handle. The name Jehovah-Nissi, meaning "The Lord is My Banner," was proclaimed by Moses in Exodus 17:15 after a significant victory over the Amalekites. This name reveals a profound truth about God: He is the God of Battles, who fights for His people, leads them to victory, and ensures that His power and presence are always available in times of conflict.

Therefore, God's assurance to His people is clear: when they walk in obedience and trust in Him, He fights their battles. Exodus 23:22 declares, "But if you indeed obey His voice and do all that I speak, then I will be an enemy to your enemies and an adversary to your adversaries." This promise is a divine covenant that God stands against those who oppose His children. In Deuteronomy 20:4, we see this reiterated:

"For the LORD your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you." No matter how overwhelming the opposition may seem, when God fights for you, victory is certain.

God's intervention in battles: examples from scripture

• The Amalekites vs. Israel (Exodus 17:8-16):

When Israel was attacked by Amalek, Moses, Aaron, and Hur turned to God. As Moses lifted his hands in prayer and reliance on God, the Israelites prevailed. This highlights the power of dependence on God in battle.

• Jehoshaphat's Victory (2 Chronicles 20:1-23):

Jehoshaphat faced a vast coalition of armies. Instead of panicking, he called for prayer and fasting. God responded, saying, "The battle is not yours, but God’s" (2 Chr 20:15). The Israelites won the battle without lifting a sword, as their enemies turned on one another.These examples teach us that God is the decisive factor in any conflict. When He intervenes, no enemy can stand.

God is your refuge and strength

When enemies attack your life, health, family, business, or ministry, you have a dependable refuge in God. Psalm 46:1 reminds us: "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." This means you are never alone in the battle. God’s presence is immediate and active, shielding you and turning situations in your favor.

The weapons of your warfare are spiritual

The battles we face today are often spiritual, fought in the unseen realm. Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:12: "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." No one can win the battle of life alone without God, except we surrender our lives to Jesus Christ and possess the fruit of the Spirit of God (Galatians 5:22-23) to enable the God of battle fight for us.

As the God of Battles, the Lord equips His people with spiritual armor:

• The belt of truth,

• The breastplate of righteousness,

• The shield of faith,

• The sword of the Spirit (the Word of God),

ensuring they are fully prepared for spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6:13-18).

However as believers, our battles are not fought with physical weapons but through spiritual means. "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds." Prayer, the Word of God, faith, and praise are powerful weapons that dismantle spiritual opposition and fortresses. Through these, God fights on your behalf, bringing down every barrier the enemy erects.

God's presence makes you unstoppable

The story of Elisha and his servant in 2 Kings 6:16-17 is a remarkable example of God’s unseen protection. When surrounded by enemy armies, Elisha prayed for his servant’s eyes to be opened, revealing a heavenly army of fiery chariots surrounding them. Elisha boldly declared:

"Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."This echoes the truth in Romans 8:31: "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" When God fights for you, His overwhelming power makes every opposition insignificant. Moreover, the God of Battles does not send His people to fight alone. He goes before them and fights with them. In Deuteronomy 31:8, Moses reassures Israel: "And the Lord, He is the one who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed."

When God is present, His power and authority turn impossible odds into certain victories. This is echoed in 2 Chronicles 20:15, where God declares to Jehoshaphat: "Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s."

God's promise of victory

God assures His people that no weapon formed against them will prosper. In Isaiah 54:17, He declares: "No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn."

Even when enemies gather to plot against you, as stated in Isaiah 54:15, their plans will fail because God is with you. The God of Battles does not merely promise to fight for His people—He assures them of victory. Romans 8:37 declares: "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." This assurance stems from God’s unchanging character and His covenant with His people. Throughout Scripture, God’s way of fighting battles often defies human logic. He calls His people to trust Him and obey His instructions rather than rely on their strength or weapons. Here are examples that illustrate His wisdom as the God of Battles:

• Joshua and the Battle of Jericho (Joshua 6):

God commanded Israel to march around the city in silence and blow trumpets on the seventh day. This unconventional strategy demonstrated that the victory belonged to God, not human effort.

• Gideon and the Midianites (Judges 7):

Gideon’s army of 32,000 was reduced to 300 men. With torches and trumpets, they routed a massive enemy force, showing that God's power, not numbers, wins battles. Fear not: god is with you.

Fear often paralyzes us in the face of challenges, but God commands us to be strong and courageous. In Deuteronomy 31:6, He says: "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you." Jeremiah 1:8 reinforces this, reminding us that God is our deliverer. His presence guarantees victory.

God scatters your enemies

When God fights for you, He not only defeats your enemies but utterly scatters them. "The LORD will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways" (Deuteronomy 28:7). Psalm 89:23 adds, "I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague those who hate him." This demonstrates the overwhelming power of God to not just protect but to destroy opposition. No matter the strength or ferocity of your enemies, you have the assurance of victory because God is with you. His power, faithfulness, and promises are unshakable. Stand firm, trust in Him, and remember: "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us" (Romans 8:37). When God fights for you, victory is inevitable. Trust in Him, use the spiritual weapons He has given you, and see His mighty hand deliver you from every battle.

A call to rely on the god of battles

The story of Jehovah-Nissi is a call to recognize God as the source of victory in every battle we face—physical, emotional, or spiritual. When we raise the banner of the Lord, we acknowledge that:

• The battle belongs to Him,

• Our strength comes from Him, and

• Victory is guaranteed by His power.

In practical terms, this means:

• Prayer: Seeking God's guidance and strength before engaging in any challenge.

• Faith: Trusting in His promises, even when circumstances seem overwhelming.

• Praise: Lifting His name high, knowing that worship invites His power into the situation (2 Chronicles 20:22).

Again! the God of Battles is the One who fights for His people and brings them victory. When we place our trust in Him, lift His name as our banner, and rely on His strategies, we can face any opposition with confidence. Just as Moses declared in Exodus 17:15, we too can say, “The Lord is my banner! “Let us remember the words of Psalm 20:7: "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God." Under His banner, there is no battle too great, no enemy too strong, and no challenge too daunting for the God of Battles.

GOD’S COVENANT OF FRUITFULNESS

“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect….As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. Neither shall thy name anymore be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee” (Genesis 17:1, 4-6) – KJV

Fruitfulness is the divine ability for productivity that is in-built in every living thing that God created. It is God’s will because He’s faithful to make us fruitful as well. In creation, the Lord blessed all the living things to be fruitful and multiplied (Genesis 1:28). Yes, fruitfulness is God’s will for you that’s reading this post right now. Christian fruitfulness is activated when he abides in Christ through faithfulness to God’s word and promises. Jesus declared, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing” (John 15:4-5). God’s Word is a covenant Word that bring fruitfulness to us when we believe and obey. The Covenant Word of God brings fertility to situations of barrenness and abundance to areas of scarcity in our life when we surrender our life to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in genuine repentance. Are you saved by grace? “Now is the day of salvation”

PRAYER:

Father Lord, forgive me of all my sins, cleanse me with the Blood of Jesus as I surrender my life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ today. Write my name in the Book of life and give me the grace to continue in fellowship with Jesus daily and obey His word.

O Lord, break protocols on my behalf on this day. Where they have said it is not possible, let there be a possibility in the name of Jesus.

From the day, I will be visited with unexpected help and favour.

My story will turn to glory, barrenness into fruitfulness. Just as the expectations of the righteous shall not be cut short, my expectation shall not be cut short in this day.

I will not be disappointed in the name of Jesus. At this moment, I call forth ideas that will increase my life. Ideas that are life-transforming begin to come in the name of Jesus.

I rebuke devourer now, no money-eating demon will gain entrance into my finances. I declare an increase in my financial status. Just as Mordecai received a sudden intervention, my life receives sudden intervention on this new day. Lord, from now onward, I will not experience reproach, disappointment, or delay in the name of Jesus.

From today, grace speaks for me. Everywhere I go, everything I do, the grace of God will be sufficient, I find favor in the sight of man. I will be promoted and lifted to a higher level. People pay greatly for my services. I will become relevant in my society, my generation calls me blessed in Jesus' mighty name.

“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; To shew that the Lord is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him” (Psalm 92:12-15) KJV.

WE SHALL OVERCOME

“Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall thoroughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon” (Jeremiah 50:34 - KJV) God shall thoroughly plead our cause and deliver us from:

The Spirit of Judas Iscariot (spirit of betrayal).The Spirit of Herod (a killer of visionaries and missionaries).

The Spirit of Evil Contractors/Balaam hired to kill the innocent for selfish purpose).

The spirit of Absalom (hidden agendas, evil and lustful eyes, hidden strategies and hidden alliances) that wants to steal your blessings and destroy destiny.

The Spirit of Envy and jealousy (comparism, bitterness, hatred, division, rejection, accusation and murder)

The Spirit of Saul (Rebelliousness, Stubbornness, Disobedience and Witchcraft).

The spirit of Sanballat and Tobiah (secret hatred to hinder you from performing God’s work).

The Spirit of Marah (bitter situation of life).

The spirit of Pharaoh (spirit of pride, rebellious, oppression, and domination).

The spirit of Kadesh-Berna (Wilderness experience in life).

The spirit of Goliath (entity that threatening your life, peace, harassing you and intimidating).

The spirit of Nebuchadnezzar (the spirit that want you to bow down and worship a strange god or compromise your faith).

The Spirit of Pisgah (spirit that causes one to fail at the edge of breakthroughs).

The spirit of lying, seduction and manipulation (Controlling spirit of Jezebel in the church and family etc.).

When you are faced with any of this spirit of the devil, it brings about delay, stagnation, sickness, slow progress and sometimes untimely death. But for you the Lord your God will fight for you if you trust Him the more, do not give up! Look up to Him in prayers!! Never look down and succumb to your challenges!!! God is ever faithful and will surely fight for you as you trust Him in every situation.

Yours is the victory in Jesus mighty name! Now hear what God is saying to you today…” The Lord our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this (problem) mount” (Deuteronomy 1:6 KJV); therefore, that god that has not created you shall He (the Almighty God) subdued for you under your feet by His power. AMEN! !! !!!