(author's note: This is it... the last day before the assessment if we are going to be IN the staff training or not. Funny, it was during the weekends when the desperation hit me. Father-Faithful saw to it that I would not be trapped in anxiety by helping me read in His word: 2 Chronicles 20.)
King Jehoshapat was faced with a multitude of enemies in war. The people of God were outnumbered. In his fear, King Jehoshapat prayed to God: "HELP!"
Jehoshapat called to mind how God rescued His people in the past. Surely, God will hear and save once again. He said: "O God, will You not take care of them? We're helpless before this horde ready to attack us. We don't know what to do; We're looking to You!"
You can feel the panic and desperation of the king in his prayer to God. And what did God do in response? God did not waste time in answering His children in their helpless moment.
The Bible reads: "Then the SPIRIT of the LORD came upon Jahaziel.." God picked and created a prophet right then and there to carry out his message to His children. And this is what Jahaziel said: "Listen... thus says the Lord to you: Do not be afraid. This is God's war, not yours. You won't have to lift a hand in this battle; just stand firm, and watch God's saving work for you to take shape. Don't be afraid... March out boldly - God is with you."
What a comfort it is to know that when we experience trials in life that are out of our control, God takes over and reminds us that He is fighting for us (not just with us). So keep your chin up friend, when you are burdened today. Call upon God, and stand firm.
Blessings, everyone!
scripture portions taken from: The Message Bible Version
King Jehoshapat was faced with a multitude of enemies in war. The people of God were outnumbered. In his fear, King Jehoshapat prayed to God: "HELP!"
Jehoshapat called to mind how God rescued His people in the past. Surely, God will hear and save once again. He said: "O God, will You not take care of them? We're helpless before this horde ready to attack us. We don't know what to do; We're looking to You!"
You can feel the panic and desperation of the king in his prayer to God. And what did God do in response? God did not waste time in answering His children in their helpless moment.
The Bible reads: "Then the SPIRIT of the LORD came upon Jahaziel.." God picked and created a prophet right then and there to carry out his message to His children. And this is what Jahaziel said: "Listen... thus says the Lord to you: Do not be afraid. This is God's war, not yours. You won't have to lift a hand in this battle; just stand firm, and watch God's saving work for you to take shape. Don't be afraid... March out boldly - God is with you."
What a comfort it is to know that when we experience trials in life that are out of our control, God takes over and reminds us that He is fighting for us (not just with us). So keep your chin up friend, when you are burdened today. Call upon God, and stand firm.
Blessings, everyone!
scripture portions taken from: The Message Bible Version
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