To the children of Israel, Moses didn’t say, “If you see the enemy . . .” He said, “When you see the enemy . . .” In other words, battles were inevitable.

So too, if you are facing a battle today, you are neither unique nor alone. Every one of us will have encounters when we feel outgunned and outmaneuvered, when we feel under-prepared and overwhelmed. At such times, we are not to be afraid. Why? Because these challenges provide invaluable opportunities for us to see how God will come through for us.