See how much the Lord can give

2 Chronicles 25:5-9

5 Amaziah called the people of Judah together and assigned them according to their families to commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds for all Judah and Benjamin. He then mustered those twenty years old or more and found that there were three hundred thousand men ready for military service, able to handle the spear and shield. 6 He also hired a hundred thousand fighting men from Israel for a hundred talents [a] of silver.

7 But a man of God came to him and said, "O king, these troops from Israel must not march with you, for the LORD is not with Israel—not with any of the people of Ephraim. 8 Even if you go and fight courageously in battle, God will overthrow you before the enemy, for God has the power to help or to overthrow."

9 Amaziah asked the man of God, "But what about the hundred talents I paid for these Israelite troops?"
The man of God replied, "The LORD can give you much more than that."

Dear Warriors,

This a wonderful example of worldly wisdom and God's wisdom.  Amaziah thought that he needed his troops and Israelite troops to win the battle even though the Israelites were often worshiping false gods and fighting with Judah.  All his preparations and money weren't going to be beneficial like the Lord's help. 

I pray that you seek the Lord's help when you are faced with a battle.  Do not be wise in your own eyes, but ask for God's wisdom and see how much He can give to you.

Love,

Mom