“And Asa cried unto the Lord his God, and said, Lord, it is nothing with Thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O Lord our God; for we rest on Thee, and in Thy name we go against this multitude. O Lord, Thou art God; let not man prevail against Thee.” II Chronicles 14:11 

Several elements of Asa’s prayer reflect some attitudes we must practice. Asa and the armies of God were outnumbered in this setting by the Ethiopian armies. First, notice Asa’s faith in God. He believed in a big God, a God so powerful that He could save through a big army or no army at all. Sometimes we overly focus on the obstacle to the degree that our faith shrinks. We must see God as greater than whatever obstacle may present itself. 

Second, Asa’s faith was more than just intellectual. He said “for we rest on Thee.” This faith was of the head and heart. With this great danger before him, Asa rested on God. That it is, he laid his case squarely on the shoulders of God. I can believe intellectually that a chair will hold my weight. But unless I actually sit down, I’m not fully trusting that chair. 

Lastly, Asa’s motive was right. “in Thy name we go…” Asa and the people of God were going to battle in God’s name, that is, for His glory. We can do all the “spiritual” labor we want, but unless our heart’s desire is God’s glory and honor, we can’t expect success from God.  

Believe God. Rest on God. Seek the glory of God.