Let No One Prevail Against God

DAY 139
2-10-10
2 CHRONICLES 14-17


Good Morning!

Have you ever considered that when we sin; or trust in our selves; or allow the world to conquer us in some way; that we are allowing “mere men to prevail” against God? Read again what the text says in 2 Chronicles 14:11, "O Lord, no one but you can help the powerless against the mighty! Help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in you alone. It is in your name that we have come against this vast horde. O Lord, you are our God; do not let mere men prevail against you!"

Asa was a good king. He walked with God. He built up the defenses of his cities. When the Ethiopians came to fight, he did not trust his army or his defenses. He trusted in God. That is not remarkable. What is remarkable is that his motivation for victory was his concern for the glory and reputation of God. I believe that Asa’ attitude is very noble and worthy of our concern as well.

My life; my actions and attitudes; my motivation for success; and my goals in life reflect on the glory of God. When I live a righteous life; stand up for biblical convictions; and give God the credit and glory in everything; then I will be living out Asa’s prayer that mere men will not prevail against God.

Obviously, no man can prevail against God. But Satan and his world is fighting to beat down God’s people. We can’t let that happen. God’s glory on earth should be our highest concern. No matter what, we prevail because we are the family of God.

So, live your lives in such a way that those beautiful and challenging words of Jesus in Matthew 5:16 come true… “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

Barry