1-19-06 Deuteronomy 20:2, 3

Deuteronomy 20:2, 3 (KJ21)
And it shall be, when ye have come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people, and shall say unto them, ‘Hear, O Israel: Ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies. Let not your hearts faint; fear not and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;

Deuteronomy 20:2, 3 (NAS)
Now it shall come about that when you are approaching the battle, the priest shall come near and speak to the people.And he shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel, you are approaching the battle against your enemies today. Do not be fainthearted. Do not be afraid, or panic, or tremble before them,

Deuteronomy 20:2, 3 (NIVUS)
When you are about to go into battle, the priest shall come forward and address the army.He shall say: "Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be terrified or give way to panic before them

Deuteronomy 20:2, 3 (NLT)
Before you go into battle, the priest will come forward to speak with the troops. He will say, ‘Listen to me, all you men of Israel! Do not be afraid as you go out to fight today! Do not lose heart or panic.

Life is made of good times and bad times. Sometimes you have peace and rest on every side and in those times you should rejoice. There are other times when you are facing a battle. When you see the warfare and fight approaching, you should seek out a priest, someone who ministers before Adonai, the Almighty God, for the Lord has given him wisdom and insight.

God's servant will prepare you to attack; he will speak words that will help you subdue and destroy your enemies. He will challenge you and charge you with God's commands and promises. Therefore, pay attention to his words and determine that you will obey all that the Lord tells you. What this minister tells you is not mere words noise, but it is the sure word of God for you situation.

You need to decide that you will not grow soft-hearted and faint before you engage your enemies. Do not let fear and dread take hold of you. Do not tremble and suddenly hasten away from the battle. The enemy wants to terrify you so that you will break and run. However, the Lord your God has already equipped you to prevail. Instead of turning away, you should boldly face your foe, even though they look at you impudently and with anger. Adonai has already made you to rule, for He has given you the power of a prince. God, in all of His strength and might, is on your side.