1 Kings 20:28 Then the man of God went to the king of Israel and said, "This is what the Lord says: The Arameans have said, 'The Lord is a god of hills and not of the plains.' So I will defeat this vast army for you. Then you will know that I am the Lord."
The Israelites had defeated their enemies soundly on the hills which made their enemies think Israel's God could only help them if they were fighting on the hills or mountain tops. So the following spring their enemies thought 'we'll fight those Israelites again, but in the valley, on the plains where their God can't help them.' Big mistake! It says Israel's army looked like two little flocks of goats in comparison to the vast Aramean forces that filled the countryside! (v.27) but Israel's God proved He could fight their battles for them no matter where they were or how big their enemy appeared! Israel's enemies were totally defeated.
The good news is, Israel's God is our God too, and He says the same thing to us. Whether you're on the mountain top or down in a valley, whether your enemy is weak or strong, our God is mightier to save and deliver. We have the Conquering God on our side. Jesus is our Conquering King!
So, are you having an up or a down, an 'on the mountain top' or a 'valley' experience at the minute? A valley is a depression in the earth's surface between hills or mountains. Has there been a 'depression' in your circumstances, or in your health where you're looking up the valley and it seems to stretch on forever? Well if so can I encourage you to remember our God is the God of the valleys as well as the mountain top and He's not only promised to take us through the valley but out on to higher ground, back on to the mountains. See Him leading you out, praise Him and thank Him for it. 'See' your enemies defeated and on the run!
Psalm 23:4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me; One of the things to do when you're going through a valley experience, whatever it is, is to remember it's only temporary, and we're 'going through' which means we're coming out the other side! We're not setting up camp! We all go through valleys in life and it's very often where we grow the most, so it's not all doom and gloom even if it feels like it!
Psalm 107:14 He led them from the darkness and deepest gloom; he snapped their chains.
So just in case you're in darkness or gloom, when you call out to God, you know He is about to snap your chains and take you out the other side, so hang in there, victory is on it's way!
Glory to His Name.
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