(by pastor Jean)

“Be strong and courageous. Be not afraid or dismayed before the King of Assyria and all the horde that is with him, for there is Another with us far greater than (all those) with him” (2 Chron 32:7; AMPC). The writer of Chronicles is encouraging the children of Israel that God was greater than all the opposition they were facing as they were rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. He went on to say in verse 8, “With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles”. A similar reminder is found in Psalm 20 verse 7,” Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God” (NIV). How often we need to remind ourselves of this when we try to sort our problems ourselves instead of relying on God. (See also Prov 21:31). When the Egyptians were pursuing the children of Israel, Moses assured them, “The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm” (Ex 14:14; NLT). A similar encouragement was given when Jehoshaphat was preparing for a huge battle, God told him, “Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s” (2 Chron 20:15; AMPC). In the New Testament Jesus told His disciples that after He died, He would send them “Another Helper, so that He may be with you forever” (Jn 14:16; NKJV). This “ANOTHER Helper” is still with us today, referring to the Holy Spirit and He is still helping us fight our battles!