“Then King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out in prayer to God in heaven. 21 And the Lord sent an angel who destroyed the Assyrian army with all its commanders and officers. So Sennacherib was forced to return home in disgrace to his own land. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons killed him there with a sword. NLT22 That is how the Lord rescued Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from King Sennacherib of Assyria and from all the others who threatened them. So there was peace throughout the land. 23 From then on King Hezekiah became highly respected among all the surrounding nations, and many gifts for the Lord arrived at Jerusalem, with valuable presents for King Hezekiah, too.”
2 Chronicles 32:20-23 NLT
Victorious Lord,
So many times we read that Your people called on You when under attack, surrounded or in danger. And You miraculously delivered them or gave them instructions of what to do. Like here. We do not know what killed their enemies but that You protected Your people.
2 Kings 6:8-23. The Arameans surround Dothan to stop Elijah telling the king of Israel all the enemies tactics before they happened! Elijah prayed for Elisha’s spiritual eyes be opened and he saw Your vast army with chariots of fire Lord on the hillsides. And was no longer afraid. But Your army did not become involved. You told Elijah to pray the Arameans would be blind so they were easily captured. And fed and sent home humiliated!
In 2 Samuel 5 it was the sound of marching they were to listen for in the Balsam, or Poplar trees. Then they should attack because You went before them so they won the victory. Then David, newly crowned after Saul was dead, was able to take Jerusalem. This time he had to fight but followed Your plan God
So many times we could recount victories from following You, trusting You, obeying You. Even when the instructions did not make sense. Help us not follow blindly but be listening for Your way through.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Worship Friday 1st August 2025
Elyssa (lyrics writer), states that the purpose of the song came when “the Lord started highlighting the power of thanksgiving and the power of His finished work” through historical records of Jehoshaphat having the Levites sing and Elisha’s prayer against the Syrians.
A song for times we feel in the heat of battle and need encouragement? Not a communal worship song. Very repetitive and I found that a little annoying but it also struck a chord. I am surrounded by God. Even if I don’t feel it.
… The word says
“For the spirit of heaviness
Put on the garment of praise”
That’s how we fight our battles (yeah)
… This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles (yeah, yes)
This is how I fight my battles (what we’re doing tonight)
This is how I fight my battles
Just when you think you’re lost
… It may look like I’m surrounded but I’m surrounded by You, hey!
It may look like I’m surrounded but I’m surrounded by You
It may look like I’m surrounded but I’m surrounded by You
It may look like I’m surrounded but I’m surrounded by You
… This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles
This is how I fight my battles (ohh)
… It may look like I’m surrounded but I’m surrounded by You
It may look like I’m surrounded but I’m surrounded by You, hey!
It may look like I’m surrounded but I’m surrounded by You
It may look like I’m surrounded but I’m surrounded by You
Lyrics: Elyssa Smith