How prone we are to lose sight of this, and to imagine, because we see only our little corner in the conflict, that the battle is ours!

If the battle is the Lord’s, then the responsibilities for planning belong to Him.

Everything connected with the line of attack, the method of defense, must belong to Him. We need not be anxious as to the enemy’s subtlety, activity, or power.

“As commander of the army of the Lord I have now come” (Joshua 5:14).

He has a full view of the enemy’s movements and a perfect knowledge of the enemy’s devices. He has anticipated all the enemy’s wiles. It is impossible for Him to be deceived or to be taken by surprise. It is His glory that is at stake, the honor of His name that is being assailed. He is able to withstand the mightiest foe!

If the battle is the Lord’s, the supplies will be all-sufficient. No one knows how much is wanted in the day of battle like that General who has been through many campaigns. We shall lack nothing to make us victorious warriors.

The Victory is certain! The Captain on whose side we are has never known defeat. He goes forth conquering and to conquer. The enemy may apparently gain temporary advantage at different points of the battle, but victory over Christ by Satan is simply impossible!

But He expects us to rest in His wisdom. In the thick of the fight, in the midst of the smoke and din of battle, we may fail to see the wisdom of all God’s ways. When we cannot see, it is then that we must rest in His wisdom. Let us have confidence in His power, and be obedient to His commands.

I will not fear the battle, if Thou art by my side.

“But thanks be to God, who always leads us . . . in Christ’s triumphal procession” (2 Corinthians 2:14).

Queen Victoria said, “We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. They do not exist!”