Victory Turns into Worship
- Bishop Keith Butler
- 12 minutes ago
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Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat in the forefront of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the Lord had made them to rejoice over their enemies. And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the Lord. (2 Chronicles 20:27-28)
One of the clearest signs that a victory truly comes from God is what happens afterward. When the Lord fights for His people, the result is never just survival. Victory through God brings restoration, joy, and worship.
In 2 Chronicles 20, Judah faced a threat far beyond their natural ability to handle. They were surrounded by armies much larger and stronger than them. Fear was real. The danger was immediate. Yet, instead of relying first on strategy or weapons, King Jehoshaphat mobilized the people through prayer and praise. God responded with a promise that still applies today: “The battle is not yours, but God’s.”
When the battle ended, Scripture records something striking. The people did not return in shock, silence, or exhaustion. They returned with joy! It was not a rush of adrenaline, but rather it was joy that the Lord Himself had cultivated inside them as a result of their praise. In fact, the Scripture explicitly says: “for the Lord had made them to rejoice over their enemies.” This verse reveals how the Kingdom operates: praise seals victories. Praise prepares us before the breakthrough, and praise sustains us afterward. When God grants victory, the right response is not to move quickly to the next problem, but to return to His presence with joy, worship, and thanksgiving. Victory that does not lead to worship can eventually cause pride, forgetfulness, or fear. But victory turned into worship establishes peace, rest, and spiritual authority.
Practical Application
When God guides you through a difficult moment, respond with worship. This applies to both your personal life and your church community. Don’t rush past what God has done. Pause, thank Him, and recognize His hand. This will strengthen you for the next challenge ahead.
Nehemiah 12:43; 1 Samuel 2:1
