Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, John 16:33, Hebrews 10:23
What to do when faced with the enemy
1. Fast and pray
Verse 3 – “Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast…”
2. Seek the Lord with God’s people
Verse 4 – The people of Judah came together to seek help
from the LORD…
3. Proclaim God’s greatness
Verse 6 – You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand you.
4. Acknowledge your need
Verse 12 – …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.”
5. Do not be afraid or discouraged
Verse 15 – Do not be afraid or discouraged because
of this vast army.
6. Put your trust in God
Verse 15 – Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.
7. Stand firm in God’s victory
Verses 15 & 17 – For the battle is not yours, but God’s.
Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you.
8. Have faith in God
Verse 20 – Have faith in the LORD your God and you will be upheld…
9. Worship the Lord, with singing and praise
Verse 22 – “As they began to sing and praise, the LORD set ambushes against the men… and they were defeated.
10. Rejoice in the victory
Verse 27 “Then, led by Jehoshaphat, all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the Lord
had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies.”
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