Mighty Champion

“But the Lord is with me, like a mighty champion.” Jeremiah 20:11

Who does not need a mighty champion? Like Jeremiah the prophet, we need someone who can defend us when we are being persecuted, when we are under trial. Jeremiah went through many difficulties, that is why he is sometimes called the “weeping prophet”. 

Today we certainly need a mighty champion. It seems like everyday, we get heartbreaking news about people who are sick, or have died. We get frustrated because it does not seem like enough is being done to secure the future of our children or to make sure our farmers,  fishermen and labor force get a viable income. Where do we turn? 

One of my favorite verses is from Exodus 14:13, when Moses tells the people to just stand firm when they were being pursued by Pharaoh’s mighty army with 600 of Pharaoh’s best chariots and charioteers. The Jews were caught beside the shore with nowhere to hide. 

Moses reassured, “Fear not! Stand your ground and you will see the victory the Lord will win for you today...The Lord Himself will fight for you, you only have to keep still.” We know what happened. The waters parted, the Israelites went through, and the chariots drowned when the waters closed in on them. 

As Holy Week approaches,  we need to see that sin is even deadlier than the Covid 19 virus or cancer or lack of a good education. When Jesus became man and was crucified, He took all our sins with Him. He is our mighty champion! All we need to do is repent, believe in Him, accept His saving work for us and receive His Holy Spirit. Pure grace. Pure gift. If our God is willing to do all that for us, what more can He be persuaded to do? 

Thank You Lord for grace, a way out of sin and a way into Your family.