Daily Worship

Let go and let God

June 05, 2013 0 0

2 Chronicles 20:1-2, 14-17

Some time later the armies of Moab and Ammon, together with their allies, the Meunites, invaded Judah. Some messengers came and announced to King Jehoshaphat: "A large army from Edom has come from the other side of the Dead Sea to attack you. They have already captured Hazazon Tamar." (This is another name for Engedi.) Jehoshaphat was frightened and prayed to the LORD for guidance....  The spirit of the LORD came upon a Levite who was present in the crowd. His name was Jahaziel son of Zechariah; he was a member of the clan of Asaph and was descended from Asaph through Mattaniah, Jeiel, and Benaiah. Jahaziel said, "Your Majesty and all you people of Judah and Jerusalem, the LORD says that you must not be discouraged or be afraid to face this large army. The battle depends on God, not on you. Attack them tomorrow as they come up the pass at Ziz. You will meet them at the end of the valley that leads to the wild country near Jeruel. You will not have to fight this battle. Just take up your positions and wait; you will see the LORD give you victory. People of Judah and Jerusalem, do not hesitate or be afraid. Go out to battle, and the LORD will be with you!"

God, your love and grace amaze us!  Through the ups and downs of daily life, you go with us. 

  • When we are overwhelmed by the pressures around us, you assure us that we are not on our own.
  • When there seems no light at the end of the tunnel, you open up the way. 
  • When we have run out of steam, you help us find new strength. 
  • When we feel as if it is all too much, you reach out to us with the message that you are the God on whom we can depend. 

We rejoice that we do not need to face the struggles that come our way on our own.  We rejoice that we can let go of our fears and let you take over.  We rejoice that we do not need to be discouraged or afraid, because the future depends on you.  AMEN.

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Written by Iain Goring
Balfron and Fintry Church of Scotland