Against all odds

There are some battles in life that seem impossible to win.

It may be a rough marriage.  

It may be a struggle against sin.  

It may be health problems or financial problems.

The Israelites were facing an impossible situation of their own when confronting Og the king of Bashan.  All 60 of his cities were fortified with high walls and with gates and bars.

But when Og and his people came out to attack the Israelites, God said,

Do not be afraid of him, for I have delivered him into your hands, along with his whole army and his land. (Deuteronomy 3:2)

And the Israelites utterly wiped out the enemy.

I take two things from this.  

First, if God is on our side, we can overcome seemingly impossible odds.  Unwinnable battles become winnable.

Second, remember what God has done in the past.  

He told the Israelites,

Do to [the king of Og] what you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon. (Deuteronomy 3:2)

In other words, God said, “Do you remember what happened to the king of the Amorites when they attacked you?  Well, I’ll do the same to Og and his army.  Now go out in boldness, and you will find victory.”

What battles are you fighting now?  What impossible odds are you facing?  

Remember that even the toughest odds can be overcome with God on your side.  

And remember your victories in the past. Doing so will give you courage to face the future and the mountains that you’re facing now.