I’ll take my odds

Who said that you are the underdog?  Who said that your odds aren’t good?  Who said you are outgunned, outmanned, and outmatched?  

Gideon’s odds: 

A countless hoard, an army numerous as the sands of the shore versus Gideon and 300.  

Elijah’s odds: 

At least 850 false prophets and fake priests versus one (count it 1) man of God.   

Abraham’s odds: 

Three kings and their band of raiding armies versus one nomad and the troops/servants of his house. 

David’s odds: 

One highly decorated, war trained, and savage champion fighter of mammoth and gigantic size versus a shepherd boy delivering snacks to soldiers and carrying a sling. 

Moses’ odds:

The savage mercenary army of Pharaoh that held captive an entire nation for over 300 years versus a ragtag shepherd and his recently released, but now trapped at the edge of the sea, former slaves.  

And there is more:

Don’t forget to look at Joshua and Jericho,  Jesus with five loaves and 5000 mouths to feed, plus women and children.  Or Jesus and the seven loaves and the 4000 men, plus women and children.  Or Paul and the angry mobs. Pretty poor odds if you think about it from the world’s perspective.  Right?   These were tough odds, to rely on in most books, by most standards, and in most people’s eyes.  But look again. I’ll take their odds. 

Look at their odds and then call this to mind—  no matter the size of the army, foe, fear, enemy or problem that comes against you, if you have the power, army, and will of the eternal God on your side then the odds are stacked in your favor!

Who said that you are the underdog?  Who said that your odds aren’t good?  Who said you are outgunned, outmanned, and outmatched?  Certainly not the God of Angel armies or the commander of the forces of heaven and earth. 

May the inexplicable power of Heaven be your strength and bring you victory— no matter who, what, or how many are with the army or problem that comes against you!