--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: This is what the Lord says to you: “Do…" description: "\"“This is what the Lord says to you: “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” (2 Chron. 20:1..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/scotty-smith-1447_battle_this-is-what-the-lord-says-to-you-do-not_2467204.jpg" --- # This is what the Lord says to you: “Do not be afraid or… ![“This is what the Lord says to you: “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” (2 Chron. 20:15 NIV)” quote by Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/scotty-smith-1447_battle_this-is-what-the-lord-says-to-you-do-not_2467204.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/scotty-smith-1447_battle_this-is-what-the-lord-says-to-you-do-not_2467204.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/scotty-smith-1447_battle_this-is-what-the-lord-says-to-you-do-not_2467204.jpg) > ““This is what the Lord says to you: “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” (2 Chron. 20:15 NIV)”” [Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/scotty-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God reassures that battles belong to Him, urging courage despite overwhelming odds. **In simple terms:** God says the battle is His, not yours. 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