SCRIPTURE: 2Chronicles (NIV) 20:3 Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to enquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. 4 The people of Judah came together to seek help from the LORD; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him.
OBSERVATION: The Kingdom of Judah was about to be attacked by a “vast army.” Jehoshaphat had good reason to be alarmed, but he knew where to go.
Read to verse 30 and see how God spoke to them, telling them what to do. Read how it worked out for Judah’s good and God’s glory.
APPLICATION: As I read this passage, here are some questions to ask myself:
Am I serving the same God Jehoshaphat was serving?
Do I remember what God has done in the past?
In prayer, do I recount what God has done in the past? (vs. 6-9)
Do I give God thanks and praise for the past before asking for help?
Does God know that I am thankful for His past help?
Does God know He can expect praise when He answers the present request?
Do I lay out my problem to God? (vs. 10-11)
Where is my focus? …on God in heaven or someone on the internet? (vs.12)
Do I believe God has an answer? Am I open to the Spirit speaking? (vs.14-17)
How am I responding to God’s instructions? (vs 18 worship, vs 19 praise)
How long does it take me to obey? (vs 20)
How am I approaching my problem? With praise? (vs 22-23)
Have I made known what God has done for me? (vs 26-27)
What did I do when I joined with other believers? (vs 28)
How are others responding to what God has done for me? (vs 29-30)
PRAYER: Lord, thank you for showing me how Jehoshaphat prayed. Thank you for the assurance that you will answer—that you still respond to faith. Lord, thank you for the desperate times that force us to rely on you. Amen
Pastor Leon
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