Hello, friends! Today's promise verse says, “Be strong and courageous... there is a greater power with us than with him” (2 Chronicles 32:7). Today, the Lord is encouraging you to be strong and courageous. There is a beautiful story in the Bible about the prophet Elisha that I was reminded of recently. A great war was about to take place between the king of Aram and the king of Israel. The king of Aram was preparing to attack Israel. One morning, when Elisha's servant woke up and looked outside, he was terrified to see a huge army surrounding them. He immediately ran to Elisha and said, “Prophet, look at these people! There are so many of them. They are going to destroy us!” But Elisha was not afraid. Instead, he prayed to the Lord. We read in 2 Kings 6:17, “And Elisha prayed, ‘Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.’” Then the Lord opened the servant's eyes, and he saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire surrounding Elisha. Yes! The Lord had sent His heavenly army to protect them. That is why Elisha told his servant, “Don't be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

My dear friends, even today, we are just like that servant. Often, our spiritual eyes are closed, and we become frightened by the situations around us. We worry about our future and wonder, “Lord, what am I going to do? How will I face this situation?” Some of you may be pregnant and waiting to deliver your baby. You may be thinking, “Lord, I am so scared. How will I deliver this child?” Some of you may be preparing for your examinations and feeling anxious about whether you will pass. But today, the Lord is reminding you that those who are with us are greater than those who are against us. 

Yes, my dear friends! The One who is with us is greater than the one who is in this world. You are not facing your struggles alone. The Lord's heavenly army surrounds you, and He Himself stands by your side. So, do not be afraid. Be strong and courageous! Trust in the Lord, for His mighty presence will guide you, protect you, and help you overcome every challenge.

Prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus, remove every fear and anxiety from those facing difficult situations, examinations, childbirth, and uncertainty about the future. Open their spiritual eyes to see Your mighty presence. Strengthen them, guide them, and surround every family with Your heavenly protection. Fill their hearts with courage, faith, and peace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.