War Horses

 Zechariah 10-12; Psalms 126; Luke 14

“…the Lord Almighty will care for his flock, the house of Judah, and make them like a proud horse in battle…Together they will be like mighty men trampling the muddy streets in battle. Because the Lord is with them, they will fight and overthrow the horsemen.”

Zechariah 10:3, 5

The empowerment of God’s people through his Spirit makes us like war horses that charge into battle carrying his presence. The early church was bold, confronting the enemy and sharing the gospel regardless of the cost. Wherever the church is growing in the world today, that same dynamic exists. It is the Lord Almighty who cares for us and we belong to him - not so that we can enjoy safe pasture and live in a nice barn, but that he might ride us into battle. Together, we are on a mission with Jesus. It is God’s presence and our faith in him that will overcome the enemy.

“Lord Jesus, you are my leader and rider. I will follow you into battle and resist the spirit of the world, my sinful nature, and the powers of darkness, for your glory.”