June 21, 2016: SOAP #2392: 2Kings 6,7; 2Chronicles 20; 1Timothy 3

Scripture: 2Chronicles (NIV) 20:12 O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.” 15 He [the Spirit speaking through Jehaziel] said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! 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. 17 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.’”

Observation: King Jehoshaphat and the people were so convinced that God had spoken that they did a very logical thing. They put the choir in the front of the army to lead them into battle!  When they arrived, they found that the armies coming to invade Judah had turned on each other and nothing was left for the Judah’s army to do was to pick up the spoils, which it took three days to do!!!

Application: How appropriate this passage is to me. Tomorrow morning, I have to take a driving test with the new school bus company that is taking over the transportation for our school district.

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, I know you will be with me in the morning and the “battle” is yours. I can go with your praise in my heart and in my mouth! Thank you for your peace! Amen

Pastor Leon
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