To the Ends of the Earth: Legacy – Week 3, Day 3 – God Will Dwell with His People in the World to Come
To the Ends of the Earth: Action – Week 7, Day 4 – God Sticks by Those Who Carry on the Fight
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When you go forth to war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. And when you draw near to the battle, the priest shall come forward and speak to the people, and shall say to them, “Hear, O Israel, you draw near this day to battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint; do not fear, or tremble, or be in dread of them; for the LORD your God is he that goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”
Deuteronomy 20:1–4
As men, we face many battles in our daily living. If Christ is not the center of our lives, we will surrender to fear and ultimately fall short of victory. We are weak, but God is strong. With his help we become winners who move forward against the enemies that assail us. We fight with his power flowing through us, knowing that it has no limit.
We need to put aside our impulse to fight with our own strength, and accept that the Spirit of God will win the victory in and through us. We must act, but in the end God gives the victory. Yes, we may stumble along the way, make selfish decisions, and sometimes lose sight of the source of our strength. But God calls us to surrender to his never-failing care, remembering that we are servant soldiers following his lead as we wage the war to overcome evil.
Questions for Reflection
What does real victory in Christ look like, and how has it manifested itself in your life?
How can you yield more fully to the reality that God will never forsake you?
What specific battles in your life are you facing today? Where do you need to ask for God’s help?
Praying with Scripture
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; be not frightened, neither be dismayed; for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Jos 1:9)
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About the Author
Mark C. McCann is an author and Ministry Consultant with more than 30 years of writing and ministry experience. He has published articles for a number of Catholic magazines and websites including St. Anthony Messenger, Emmanuel Magazine, Liguorian Magazine, Catholic Stand, the Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference, and Homiletic and Pastoral Review. He recently published the 4-volume Catholic men's devotional, To the Ends of the Earth, as well as the 2021 Advent Daybreaks devotional and 2022 Lenten Daybreaks devotional with Liguori Publishing. He has also released his End Times novel series, Jacob's Dream: The Vision and Jacob's Dream: The Final Battle. He was a radio host and producer for 8 years at a Connecticut Christian radio station and has worked as a Catholic religion teacher/campus minister and a parish youth minister. He has also served the Norwich, CT Diocese as a Youth Ministry Director and Family Life Director. He currently lives in Connecticut with his Proverbs 31 wife, where together they have brought up three incredible children. He strives each day to live out his call to be a man of words. You can learn more about Mark and his writing at www.wordsnvisions.com.
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