Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
June 21, 2023: SOAP #4948: 2Kings 6,7; 2Chronicles 20; 1Timothy 3

SCRIPTURE:  2Chronicles (NIV) 20:12 … 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.”

OBSERVATION:  What an amazing victory is described in this chapter!   They followed a crazy battle plan—they had the choir lead the way into battle!  It was not the common way to go out to battle, but it was very logical considering what God had spoken to them. (1Chronicles 20:21) Through a Spirit-anointed word, they were told that they would not need to fight this battle.  The battle was the Lord’s.  They would only stand and see the deliverance that God would bring. 

After hearing what God said, King Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and they agreed to have the singers lead the army into battle, singing the praises of God!  It was a very logical move if they believed what God had said!  As they were approaching the battlefield, the armies that were invading Israel began fighting each other and destroyed each other.  No one escaped!   All that was left was to pick up the plunder.  It took them three days to collect everything!  On the fourth day they joined together for praising God!!!  Then they returned joyfully to Jerusalem to worship in the temple.  

APPLICATION:  God has unique ways to deal with every trouble I face.  If I will give God time to speak to me, He will either tell me specifically what to do or I will be able to respond logically to the truth I know about God and His ways!   If God does not show me specifically what to do, I believe that He is confident that I will do the right thing.  My life’s goal is to honor Him.  He knows if I have enough information to make the right decision and do the right thing. 

There are times when my hands seem to be tied.  I cannot do anything but prayerfully keep myself in the center of what He has previously showed me.  I must have faith that He is working for my good and for His glory. 

PRAYER:  Lord, I have often claimed that the glory, and the power is Yours.  Holy Spirit, keep reminding me that the battle is also the Lord’s!!  Whether you use me or just have me standing nearby observing, the battle is Yours! 

Pastor Leon
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