Have you ever felt like you were walking through life alone? Like the weight of the battle was too much, and the enemy’s attacks just wouldn’t let up? Maybe you’ve been pressing forward in faith, but the fiery darts of the wicked one keep coming at you from every direction. Let me remind you today—God has your back.
The Battle is Real, But So is Your Defender
Spiritual warfare is not a figment of your imagination. It’s not something we can ignore or pretend doesn’t exist. The enemy prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). But here’s the good news: you are not an easy target, because the Lion of the Tribe of Judah is standing behind you, guarding your every step!
The enemy would love to make you believe you’re vulnerable and exposed. He wants you to think that no one sees your struggle, that no one is covering you. But the truth is, God is a shield around you (Psalm 3:3). He is the One who goes before you and stands behind you. He is your rear guard (Isaiah 52:12). You don’t have to watch your own back—God Himself is watching it for you!
Surrounded by Heaven’s Army
Remember the story of Elisha and his servant in 2 Kings 6? The enemy had surrounded them, and the servant panicked, thinking they were doomed. But Elisha prayed, “Lord, open his eyes that he may see.” And suddenly, the servant’s spiritual eyes were opened, and he saw the mountain full of horses and chariots of fire surrounding them.
The enemy thought he had them trapped, but heaven’s army was already in position to protect them.
The same is true for you. You may not always see it with your natural eyes, but God’s angelic forces are surrounding you. The enemy’s intimidation tactics are just smoke and mirrors, trying to get you to back down from the fight. But stand firm! You are divinely protected. No weapon formed against you shall prosper! (Isaiah 54:17)
When You Feel Like No One Understands
There are seasons where it seems like even the people closest to you don’t understand what you’re going through. Maybe you’ve been betrayed, abandoned, or falsely accused. Maybe you feel like David, crying out, “Even my close friend, in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me” (Psalm 41:9).
But hear this: God has never abandoned you, and He never will. He is the friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). When others walk away, He stands firm. When people misunderstand, He sees the truth. When the enemy whispers lies, God’s Word remains unshakable.
God will vindicate you. He will fight for you. He will make the crooked places straight. Trust in His timing—He has your back.
Keep Moving Forward—God is Covering You
Sometimes, when you’re in the heat of the battle, the temptation is to stop moving. To freeze. To go into self-protection mode. But listen—God didn’t call you to a life of retreat; He called you to a life of victory!
When the Israelites were standing before the Red Sea, Pharaoh’s army was closing in. Fear must have gripped them as they felt trapped, vulnerable, exposed. But God spoke through Moses and said, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord” (Exodus 14:13).
And what happened? The waters parted. The enemy that pursued them was swallowed up, and they moved forward into their promised land.
God has your back. He is making a way where there seems to be no way. Keep walking forward in faith, knowing that His goodness and mercy are following you all the days of your life (Psalm 23:6).
Decree This Today
I want you to decree this out loud:
God has my back! The enemy’s plans against me will not succeed. I am surrounded by angelic protection. The Lord is my defender and vindicator. I will not fear, because He is covering me. I walk in victory, and no weapon formed against me shall prosper!
Now go forward in faith today. God is for you, and He has your back!
Pray with me: