JOY OF VICTORY - Part 1

 ANCHOR OF LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

FRIDAY, 13TH MAY, 2022

Author: PASTOR DR. SAMUEL AYORINDE

General Overseer

Topic: JOY OF VICTORY - Part 1

MEMORIZE: “Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat in front of them, to go back to Jerusalem with joy, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies.” 2 Chronicles 20:27.

SCRIPTURE READING: 

“24 So when Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked toward the multitude; and there were their dead bodies, fallen on the earth. No one had escaped. 25 When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away their spoil, they found among them an abundance of valuables on the dead bodies, and precious jewelry, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away; and they were three days gathering the spoil because there was so much. 26 And on the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berachah, for there they blessed the LORD; therefore the name of that place was called The Valley of Berachah until this day. 27 Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat in front of them, to go back to Jerusalem with joy, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies. 28 So they came to Jerusalem, with stringed instruments and harps and trumpets, to the house of the LORD. 29 And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of those countries when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. 30 Then the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around.” 2 Chronicles 20:24-30.

EXPOSITION:

Song of victory is the melodious songs coming from our mouths in appreciation for the victory won. Songs of victory is for the conquerors and there cannot be victory without a fight. This life is a battle field and no one can be out of it. Our perfect example of song of victory is Jehoshaphat. He was besieged by three mighty nations which constituted threat to him and his kingdom. He sought the Lord God and found Him. They fought the battle that swords, arrows, javelins and other weapons of war could not have won through praise. It is written, “22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. 23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. 2 Chronicles 20:22-23. 

When the men Judah were expected to be fighting at the war front, reverse was the case - they were busy gathering the spoils of the battle they never fight. It is God that can do the impossible and help the helpless. As Jehoshaphat and the men of Judah got to the battle field, the saw that God had settled it, no need for war again. They thereafter launched into harvesting the spoils of their enemies. It is written, “And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.  And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much. And on the fourh day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.” 2 Chronicles 20:24-26.

What are you passing through that want to take life out of you? What is frustrating your efforts and the grace of God in your life? What is that thing or person that is presenting him/herself as a waster over your life and destiny? Hand it over to God today, the power that destroyed the enemies of Jehoshaphat will deliver you too from all your strong enemies in Jesus name. All you need to do is to believe that God is able to do it and you need to call Him for divine intervention today. You natural power cannot give you victory, only the arm of the Lord can do. And you will surely sing the song of victory as Jehoshaphat did.

ACTION POINT:

Do not be terrified about the giant enemy/problem confronting you, hand it over to God today. Desire the song of victory and you will soon sing it with joy in Jesus name.

DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR – Esther 8-10.

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