The core belief of trusting in God to defeat our enemies is having faith that God has divine power, protects us and will provide justice. It is rooted in the idea that God is sovereign, all-powerful, and ultimately is in control of every outcome, even when our human strength or strategies fall short.
When we see God as our deliverer who fights on our behalf when we rely on Him.
We see in scriptures like Psalm 18:2,
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.”
Or Exodus 14:24,
“The Lord will fight for you, you only need to be still.”
Which emphasizes surrendering our fears and conflicts into God’s hands. There are a few key elements that go along with these scriptures:
- Dependence: acknowledging our human limitations and learning to lean on God for our strength or victory.
- Moral Assurance: Trusting that God will align with righteousness so that our enemies who are interpreted as evil or line up with injustices will be overcome by God’s divine will.
- Patience and Faith: Accepting the time and method of defeat that might not match our human expectations but will serve a greater purpose.
This boils down to praying for protection, seeking wisdom to navigate our conflicts along with finding peace in the middle of our struggles, rather than taking matters into our own hands. It’s less about the literal battle today and more about the resilience or overcoming adversity through spiritual conviction.
From Pity to Praise 