Resolve to Inquire of the Lord

2 Kings 6-7; 2 Chronicles 20; 1 Timothy 3 

“…’A vast army is coming against you…’…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;…’Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.’”

2 Chronicles 20:2-4, 21

Leaders are responsible to frame reality for those they are leading. They can ignore a crisis, or respond. Their response is significant in shaping the perspective of others. Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord and to humble himself before God. Instead of fighting the invading forces, or mustering up an army, Jehoshaphat called a prayer meeting and a fast. As they collectively humbled themselves before God, Judah heard the word of the Lord. They heard God’s perspective on their crisis. 

We all hear from the enemy; but, how many of us then humble ourselves and wait to hear from God?

Judah’s response was to worship and in the face of the enemy declare, “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.””

What crisis or enemy are we called to declare that same truth in the face of?

“Lord God, your love endures forever. I worship you, for your glory.”