August: My Month Of Victory Without A Fight

AUGUST: MY MONTH OF VICTORY WITHOUT A FIGHT

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text:

2 Chronicles 20:17 (KJV)

"Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the Lord will be with you."

Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:14, Deuteronomy 1:30, Psalm 44:3, Isaiah 54:17, Romans 8:37

INTRODUCTION:

Victory is the heritage of every child of God, but there are dimensions of victory where you don’t have to lift a finger in battle—God fights for you. This is the kind of victory that is orchestrated by divine intervention. It is not by might nor by power, but by the Spirit of God. When God takes over your battle, the result is peace without struggle and triumph without sweat.

In this month of August, God is assuring you that the battles that confronted you in the first half of the year will not survive this season. Just like He told Jehoshaphat, you will not need to fight—your part is to trust, praise, and stand firm. God delights in showing Himself strong on behalf of those who depend on Him.

This is not the season to panic or retreat but to position yourself spiritually. When God says, “The battle is not yours,” then it means He has taken over the assignment of fighting and granting you supernatural results. Welcome to your month of divine help, angelic intervention, and unexplainable victories.

1. THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S, NOT YOURS

Victory becomes effortless when God claims ownership of the battle.

a) God takes over when we surrender

When you release the burden of the battle to God, He steps in to fight for you. “The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” – Exodus 14:14

b) God is stronger than your enemies

No matter how fierce the opposition is, God’s strength always prevails. “For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.” – Deuteronomy 20:4

c) Trusting God silences fear

Fear disappears when you truly know that God has already gone ahead. “Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you today.” – Exodus 14:13

d) God uses unconventional weapons

God doesn’t need your sword to win; He uses praise, angels, and even confusion. “And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir…” – 2 Chronicles 20:22

Biblical Example: Jehoshaphat and the three nations

Jehoshaphat did not fight with weapons; God defeated the enemies through divine ambush while they praised.

2. GOD’S PRESENCE GUARANTEES VICTORY

Wherever God is present, there is guaranteed victory and protection.

a) God cannot lose any battle

His track record shows that He has never and will never lose a battle. “The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” – Psalm 24:8

b) His presence scatters the enemy

Demonic forces cannot stand the presence of the Almighty. “Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered…” – Psalm 68:1

c) The Lord goes before His own

God does not send you into battle alone—He goes ahead to prepare victory. “The Lord your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you…” – Deuteronomy 1:30

d) God is with you, no matter the odds

The assurance of God’s presence makes all the difference. “Fear not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God…” – Isaiah 41:10

e) Biblical Example: The Red Sea miracle

Israel walked through the Red Sea without a fight because the Lord Himself was present with them in a pillar of cloud and fire.

3. PRAISE IS A WEAPON OF WARFARE

Praising God in the midst of a battle confuses the enemy and invites divine help.

a) Praise invites divine intervention

God dwells in the praises of His people. “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” – Psalm 22:3

b) Praise turns the tide of battle

In moments when it seems all hope is lost, praise changes the atmosphere. “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises… and suddenly there was a great earthquake.” – Acts 16:25-26

c) Praise confuses the enemy’s camp

Your praise can destabilise enemy plans. “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings… that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.” – Psalm 8:2

d) Praise shifts your focus from the problem to God

When you magnify God, the problem shrinks. “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.” – Psalm 34:3

Biblical Example: Jericho’s fall

The Israelites didn’t shoot an arrow; their shout of praise brought the walls of Jericho down.