For years, I had maintained that Solomon never fought a battle in his entire reign. I attributed that to the wisdom of God at work in him. Recently, I came across our text and my theory about him began to unravel. Our text is better cast in the King James Version of the Bible. “And Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and prevailed against it.” For him to prevail, implies that he waged some war. That brings us to one conclusion; that is, battles are a common denominator for everyone in this world. Agreed, through the exercise of wisdom we can avoid unnecessary battles. Also, those who choose the way of righteousness may minimize the occurrence of battles; but no one can eliminate them altogether. In John’s letter to the seven churches, we come across several promises given to those who overcome. We can only talk of overcoming in the context of battles. It is illusory to think that one can go through life without lifting a finger.

“Battles are a common denominator for everyone in this world… It is illusory to think that one can go through life without lifting a finger.”

What believers should be aware of, is that they have dynamic and effective weapons to fight off whatever comes their way. “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 KJV. We should also be reminded that Jesus already got the victory. We are only called into what He has already finished.