DAILY BREAD READING (Published Daily by Our Daily Bread Ministries)
JULY 31, 2026
READ: 2 Chronicles 20 (Focus vs. 14-19)
MEMORY VERSE
“Do not be afraid or discouraged…For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:15
BACKGROUND
Though she enjoyed befriending and helping folks in her church’s senior’s ministry, Carol found herself being picked on by its domineering leader. She felt so bothered by it that she had to seek counseling. She was advised to quit the ministry, but she didn’t want to “abandon” the seniors.
Feeling caught in between, she prayed to God for guidance, and He gave her comfort and assurance as she submitted her fears to Him. He showed her that she should talk to the leader but trust Him to resolve the issue.
When King Jehoshaphat heard of a powerful enemy approaching Jerusalem, his first response was to pray. Appealing to God’s sovereignty, he said, “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you” (2 Chronicles 20:12).
Instead of relying on their own strength, the king and people of Judah submitted themselves and their troubles to God (v. 18).
God’s answer to the king and people through the prophet Jahaziel was heartening: “Do not be afraid or discouraged…For the battle is not yours, but God’s” (v. 15).
God commanded Judah to march out, but to trust Him with the result. They did so in faith, praising God as if the prayer was already answered (vv. 20-21)—and found the battle already won (v. 24).
Whenever we face difficult situations, let’s pray and look to God for help. We may not always see victory, but whatever happens, we need not be afraid, for the battle is His.
Leslie Koh
INSIGHT
The example of King Jehoshaphat is one that’s worthy of emulation. Not only does he go to God in prayer with his overwhelming concern, he also unhesitatingly trusts Him for the solution to the problem (2 Chronicles 20:5-12).
This is wisdom indeed, for God said, “I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please’” (Isaiah 46:10).
Regardless of what challenges we face today, the one who knows the end from the beginning can be trusted to provide the help we need.
Bill Crowder
APPLICATION
What difficulties are you facing now? How can you submit your troubles to God?
PR’s (Pastor Richard) RE-EMPHASIS (From Today’s Post)
“Whenever we face difficult situations, let’s pray and look to God for help. We may not always see victory, but whatever happens, we need not be afraid, for the battle is His.”
PR’s TAKE
“…This is what the Lord says to Zerubbabel: It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” Zechariah 4:6
PRAYER
“Mighty God, as I rest in Your sovereign hands, please help me to trust in You, for the battle is Yours.”
TODAY’S HYMN/WORSHIP/PRAISE/GOSPEL SONG”
“THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S” Yolanda Adams
There is no pain Jesus can’t feel
No hurt He cannot heal
All things work according to His perfect will
No matter what you’re going through
Remember God is using You
For the battle is not yours, it’s the Lord’s
There’s no sadness Jesus can’t feel
And there is no sorrow that He cannot heal
For all things work according to the Master’s holy will
No matter what you’re going through
Remember that God is only using you
For this battle is not yours, it’s the Lord’s
It’s the Lord’s, yes, it’s the Lord’s
Hold your head up high
Don’t you cry, it’s the Lord’s
It’s the Lord’s, yes, it’s the Lord’s
No matter what you’re going through
Remember that God only wants to use you
No matter what you happen to go through right now
Remember that in the midst of it
God only wants to use you
No matter what it is that you’re going through
Hold your head up, stick your chest out
And remember He’s using you
For this battle is not yours alone
This battle is not yours, no
You cannot handle it all by yourself,
No, no, no, no, no, no
This battle is not yours,
The Lord is the only one who can fight it
He wants to use you as His vessel,
So be open to Him
This battle is not yours, it’s the Lord’s
It’s the Lord’s…
It’s the Lord’s…
