God of the Full Story

If you have to go to war, you may find yourselves facing an enemy army that is bigger than yours and that has horses and chariots. But don’t be afraid! The Lord your God rescued you from Egypt, and he will help you fight.

Deuteronomy 20:1 (CEV)

Riots in cities and fights in school. Wars in the Middle East and battles in our homes. Viruses in our bodies and sadness in our hearts.

It seems evil is winning the battle for this world.

The good news is we can know the end of the story, and it is the triumph of all good—the triumph of God! The Bible assures us of his power to conquer it all. In today’s verse, God tells his people not to fear the coming battles because he is stronger than all the opposing armies. In that same way, we know we can count on him to ultimately win the wars against all evil.

Most of today’s news headlines fill our minds with gloom and doom and the power of everything bad. But if we step outside and look up from our media, everything around us proves the power of God: the detail of the dancing honeybee telling its tribe where to go, the strength of a gathering storm, the breath of life in a baby’s lungs. And when we read his words, we know he promises justice will be served.

This week, if you feel yourself getting discouraged or fearful, bring your focus back to God. Ask him to help you see his power through his creation, through his people, through the Bible. Even though the news can be terrifying, find peace knowing the God of the full story.

SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING

One way God reveals his power is through his Word. And when you memorize those words and hide them in your heart, you take that power with you wherever you go! Write today’s verse on some paper or a journal. Then revisit this verse throughout the week, read it aloud each time, and see if you can memorize the verse by the end of the week!

INSPIRATION

“The giant in front of you is never bigger than the God who lives in you.”

—Christine Caine, Christian author and teacher from Australia

KEEP IT GOING

Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Swipe to read the passages today.

Job 42:1–2

Isaiah 40:10

Matthew 24:29–31

Revelation 22:12–13