The people of Israel

    encamped before them

like two little flocks of goats,

but the Syrians filled the country.

And a man of God came near

     and said to the king of Israel,

"Thus says the LORD...

I will give all this great multitude

into your hand,

and you shall know that

                 I am the LORD."

                   1 Kings 20. 27-28

(God has in mind

    far greater triumphs

in our lives even than this.

It is not our greatness

   that has done this,

            but the LORD.

Does His favor entice us

     to steal His glory?

Or does His blessing draw us

     to fall before Him,

     knowing Him more?

Trusting in God is always

            our greatest defense.

Fervent prayer is always

            against the odds.

The greater miracle in this

   may be acknowledging

            God in the victory.

Am I seeking the triumph

         instead of Him,

making an idol

         of what I fear,

or worshiping the Almighty?)

O LORD,

We come to you

as our first response,

    not as a last resort.

Unfold Your glory

    in this impossible situation.

Help us to realize

     Your strength and wisdom

     in overwhelming odds,

and know that You are God.

You are not just bigger than this,

    but You are redeeming it

           for Your glory,

in whatever we are facing.

For we are powerless

     against this great horde

     that is coming against us. 

We don't know what to do,

   but our eyes are on You.

               (2 Chronicles 20.12)