Helping Others Win Their Battles

Scripture:

“We will cross the Jordan into Canaan fully armed to fight for the Lord, but our property will be here on this side of the Jordan.””
‭‭Numbers‬ ‭32:32‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

The tribes of Gad and Reuben had seen the land on the east side of the Jordan River.  It was across from the Promised Land, but not in the Promised Land.  They decided they wanted to settle there instead of going across.  Moses told them they could have the land, but they needed to go into the Promised Land and fight with Israel until everyone defeated their enemies and the land was divided to the tribes.  They decided to go over and fight for their brothers and sisters, then come back to their own land.

Application:

Sometimes we are called on to fight battles that are not our own.  It may be the battle a friend or brother or sister in the Body of Christ, but there will always be times when we need to help someone else fight their battles in life.  When we help others fight their battles, our needs will be met for us.  God always provides for those who are caring for others.

Prayer:

Lord, teach me what battles to fight and who needs my help.  Help me to never be self-centered and think only of my own needs and desires, but to think of others.  I want to see those around me begin to win battles.  SHow me how to help.

Your Son,
Jeff