Throughout the Scripture, the Lord reveals to us that He fights for us and intervenes in our lives. Let that thought sink in for a minute. In the invisible realm angels protect and fight for us. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation.[1]
In our story of Moses, we see the Lord fighting for the Hebrews as He destroys the Egyptian Army who pursued them. Exodus 14:29 But the people of Israel had walked through the middle of the sea on dry ground, as the water stood up like a wall on both sides. 30 That is how the Lord rescued Israel from the hand of the Egyptians that day. And the Israelites saw the bodies of the Egyptians washed up on the seashore. 31 When the people of Israel saw the mighty power that the Lord had unleashed against the Egyptians, they were filled with awe before him. They put their faith in the Lord and in his servant Moses. [2]
In the New Testament Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd. How does the Shepherd fight for his sheep? John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. 12 A hired hand will run when he sees a wolf coming. He will abandon the sheep because they don’t belong to him and he isn’t their shepherd. And so the wolf attacks them and scatters the flock. 13 The hired hand runs away because he’s working only for the money and doesn’t really care about the sheep. 14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, 15 just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep.[3]
Reminders that the Lord Fights of us are wonderful verses to read through like a prayer. Thank you, Lord, that you fight for us!
Deuteronomy 10:4 For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!’[4]
Romans 8:31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?[5]
Joshua 1:9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” [6]
Psalm 44:5 Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes. [7]
Matthew 10:28 “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.[8]
John 10:10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. [9]
Deuteronomy 3:22 Do not be afraid of the nations there, for the Lord your God will fight for you.’ [10]
Isaiah 40:31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. [11]
Joshua 23:10 Each one of you will put to flight a thousand of the enemy, for the Lord your God fights for you, just as he has promised. 11 So be very careful to love the Lord your God. [12]
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[1-12] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.