![]() How many times do we think we know the answers, and put our eyes on everything or everyone other than God? Or we don’t believe that God will answer us, even when we ask Him to. Jehoshaphat leads Judah in humbling themselves before God, declaring they don’t have a clue, but they are watching God, and believing that He will respond. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” “…For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. + From Jehoshaphat’s prayer when Judah was assembled, seeking God (verse 12): How many times do we first seek our own opinion, or run to our friends or someone we don’t even know for advice, instead of asking God, who has all wisdom? Difficult situations in our life should draw us to God, first and foremost. I love that the first thing Jehoshaphat does is resolve to seek the Lord, and then invite everyone to join him. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord indeed they came from every town in Judah to seek Him.” “Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. ![]() + After word of the pending invasion (verse 3): I’d thought I’d share a few of my favorite parts and hope this encourages you in whatever difficult or confusing situation you are facing. ![]() And watch how God answers him! You can read the entire chapter here. In the midst of great pressure, Jehoshaphat shows us an example of the best response to adversity. War was imminent and Jehoshaphat didn’t know what to do. It’s the story of King Jehoshaphat, leader of the people of Judah, seeking God when he was faced with insurmountable odds. One of my favorite chapters in the Old Testament is 2 Chronicles 20.
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