The Lord is Your Best Ally

"And the Lord is near, and he justifieth me. Who will contend with me? Let us stand together. Who is mine adversary? Let him come near me, and I will smite him with the strength of my mouth." (2 Nephi 7:8)

When I read things like this from Isaiah (Jacob is quoting him here), I always picture two armies facing off.  It's a battle between Good and Evil.  The funny thing is, it's not even a question of who will win.  Why? Because God is on the Good side.  I love where he asks the questions "Who will contend with me?" and "Who is my adversary?" There is so much confidence in being on the side of Good that it's almost like saying that there is no competition, no matter how hard Satan tries.

This concept is very comforting because we go through difficult trials in life, and have very severe temptations sometimes. But when we think in terms of this Eternal Battle, as long as we are on the Good side, we will always triumph in the end.  Satan and his minions are real and powerful, but they are no match for God. Ever.