2 Chronicles 20-23; Psalm 110
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A look at Jehoshaphat ~ yet another great leader who we can learn
from
~He knew education was imperative – back in chapter 17 it says
that in his third year as king he sent his officials to teach in the towns of
Judah. “They taught throughout
Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the Lord; they went around to
all the towns of Judah and taught the people.”
~He was resolved to inquire of the Lord – “But Jehoshaphat also
said to the king of Israel, ‘First seek the counsel of the Lord.” (18:4). “Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to
inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah.” (20:3). I like the word ‘resolved’ used here –
firmly determined to seek and trust the Lord.
~He united the people – “The people of Judah came together to seek
help from the Lord; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him.”
(20:4). He was wise in realizing
that the people of God needed to be united in seeking and following God. All
God’s people – “All the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little
ones, stood there before the Lord.”
~He was a lead worshiper – First of all after praying to God while
standing in front of the assembly of Judah, he was the first to bow with his
face to the ground and worship.
And all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down in worship before
the Lord. Then he appoints men to
sing to the Lord in praise out at the head of the army. They sang, “Give thanks to the
Lord, for his love endures forever,” and God delivered them and brought peace
to the kingdom.
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