The Battle Is Not Yours
The battle is not ours to fight, but God's, and when we trust in His care, we can live with confidence and peace.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes that the battle belongs to God, urging believers to relinquish their fears and responsibilities to Him. He reassures that as God's representatives, we can trust in His protection and provision, just as an employer is responsible for their employee's well-being. By placing our lives and families in God's hands, we can experience relief and security, knowing He will care for us. Simpson encourages believers to stand firm in faith, relying on God's strength rather than their own, as He guarantees our triumph.
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The thing is to count the battle God's. The battle is not yours but God's. We shall not need to fight in this battle. As long as we count our dangers and responsibilities, we shall be distracted with fear. But when we realize God is bound to take care of us as His property and His representatives, we shall feel infinite relief and security. If I send my employee on a long journey, I am responsible for his expenses and protection; if God sends me anywhere, He is responsible. If we belong to God and put our life, our family, and our all in His hands, we may know He will take care of us.
If our body belongs to God, it is His interest to keep us well, just as much as it is for the interest of the shepherd to have his sheep well fed, well cared for and a credit to him.
Thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph (2 Corinthians 2:14). Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in His strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, Ye dare not trust your own.
Sermon Outline
- The Battle Belongs to God
- Counting on God's Provision
- Standing in God's Strength
- Don't trust in human strength
- Trust in God's power
Key Quotes
“The battle is not yours but God's.” — A.B. Simpson
“Thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph (2 Corinthians 2:14).” — A.B. Simpson
“Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in His strength alone;” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- Recognize God's responsibility for our safety and well-being, and trust in His care.
- Don't rely on human strength or ability, but trust in God's power.
- Live with confidence and peace, knowing that God is in control.