Who Is On Your Side?

1Kings 20:13

13 Meanwhile a prophet came to Ahab king of Israel and announced, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Do you see this vast army? I will give it into your hand today, and then you will know that I am the LORD.’

Has God ever done anything for you when it seemed like there was no hope? Ben-Hadad, king of Aram had been waring with Ahab, king of Israel for three years. Ben-Hadad had decided he had enough and was ready to end the war by conquering Israel's king. So he sent word to Ahab that he was going to take his silver, gold and his wives. Ahab did not refuse because he was tired and ready to give up and he thought if he gave himself and his possessions up, the rest of Israel would be saved. Ben-Hadad then decided since Ahab gave into the first demand, surely he would give into the second which was to search the homes of the officials and take whatever they had as well. Ah But that was the final straw for Ahab. At that point, Ahab realized that Ben-Hadad thought he had all in the bag. Ahab was not willing to give up the rest of the officials because then that would mean the rest of Israel would be taken over as well. It was at that point that a prophet of the Lord came to Ahab and said I am going to give you everything just so you know who I am.

The one thing about the enemy, when he thinks he's gotten us to give up or compromise on one thing, he starts throwing the "kitchen sink" thinking he has won the battle, ah but God!!! Don't you just love those but God moments!! God steps in when it seems like there is no hope left and says, "this one is mine too!" Ahab was being noble to save his people but God wanted Ahab to know, it was not about anything he could do on his own, it was about God showing his glory!! And for that the army was handed over to Ahab. It was not only to increase belief for Ahab but for his enemies to see who was on his side. No matter what the enemy throws at you, when God decides to show up, he shows up big time!! You don't need Nationwide all you need is God!!

Who is on your side?