2 Chronicles 20: 1-4 Jehoshaphat was the King of Judah, the Southern Kingdom of Israel. He receives word of an alliance against Judah coming from Moab, Ammon, and Edom. He declares a fast for all Judah.
King Jehoshaphat intercedes in prayer for the nation at the Temple 2 Chronicles 20: 5-13 King Jehoshaphat intercedes in prayer for the nation at the Temple in Jerusalem, with the whole country in attendance… humbly seeking God.
2 Chronicles 20: 14-19 God answers their prayers through the prophet Jahaziel. God promises to protect them and will fight for them. They just need to show up.
Jehoshaphat encourages the people as the army departs. 2 Chronicles 20: 20-21 Jehoshaphat encourages the people as the army departs. Inspired by prophecy, the army is led by worship leaders and singers… praising God for His faithful love.
Judah’s soldiers didn’t have to fight at all. 2 Chronicles 20: 22-24 As the people do their part to worship God, the Lord throws the enemy armies into confusion… killing each other’s forces off. Judah’s soldiers didn’t have to fight at all.
2 Chronicles 20: 25-27 There is an extravagant amount of plunder from the battle. The battle site is named “Valley of Praise.” The troops “worship” their way back home.
Lessons from 2 Chronicles 20 Seek the Lord always Let faith overwhelm your fears “Show up” to worship God consistently Stand firm…Stand firm…Stand firm Have open eyes to see God at work Rejoice in what God is doing!