Jehoshaphat

 You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.   2 Chronicles 20.17

‘A vast army is coming against you.’ The warning came of two armies approaching to attack Judah. ‘Alarmed, Jehoshaphat, resolved to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord.’ Jehoshaphat prayed, ‘If calamity comes upon us, . . . we will stand in your presence. . . and cry out to you. . . we do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.’ (2 Chronicles 20.2-4, 9, 12)

The Spirit spoke to them through Jahaziel, the priest. ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged. . . the battle is not yours, but God’s. . . go out and face them. . . the Lord will be with you.’ (2 Chronicles 20.15, 17)

Preparing to set out, Jehoshaphat told them, ‘Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld. . . you will be successful.’ (2 Chronicles 20.20)

They sent the worship team ahead of the army, singing praises to God. As they began to sing, God set ambushes. When they arrived at the scene, there were only dead bodies. The armies had destroyed one another. Victory was theirs without a battle.

God is with us when we are facing trouble. We can follow Jehoshaphat's example when troubles come our way. When we don’t know what to do, we can resolve to inquire of the Lord and seek His help because He is with us. We can stand in His presence with our eyes on Him knowing He will watch over us and accomplish His purposes.

Lord, I do not know what to do. You are with me in this struggle. Give me the wisdom I need. Strength me to persevere and stand firm. In Jesus' name, Amen

You are my hiding place, you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.  Psalm 32.7