Jesus leads you into battle to glorify Himself and develop your character.

“against you I will deploy Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his multitude at the River Kishon; and I will deliver him into your hand” (Judg 4:7)
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1Cor 15:57)
“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” (1Pet 5:10)
“And not only that, but we also glory [kauchaomai] in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Rom 5:3-5)
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” (2Cor 1:3-4)
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (Jm 1:2-4)
“You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you.” (2Chr 20:17)
“And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand? The LORD said to him, Go up, for I will deliver them into your hand.” (1Chr 14:10)
“But the LORD said to Joshua, Do not be afraid because of them, for tomorrow about this time I will deliver all of them slain before Israel.” (Josh 11:6)
“And the LORD said to David, Go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand.” (2Sam 5:19)
“Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” (Rom 8:37)
Reading: Judg 1-4; Mk 6