ENTHRONEMENT ASSEMBLY DAILY DEVOTIONALS.

Monday December 9th, 2024.

Topic :Handling Difficult Situations.

Memory Verse:2 Chronicles 20:3. Jehoshaphat was frightened and prayed to the Lord for guidance. Then he gave orders for a fast to be observed throughout the country.

Bible Reading : 2 Chronicles 20:4-6 GNB. Key Verse: v6.

From every city of Judah people hurried to Jerusalem to ask the Lord for guidance, and they and the people of Jerusalem gathered in the new courtyard of the Temple. King Jehoshaphat went and stood before them and prayed aloud, “O Lord God of our ancestors, you rule in heaven over all the nations of the world. You are powerful and mighty, and no one can oppose you.

This time around, Judah was invaded by Moab, Amon and their allied nations. The enemies came in an intimidating number that scared King Jehosaphat and the entire people of Judah. They knew that by every standard, they didn’t have what it takes on their own to stand their enemies. They also knew that there’s a God who has what it takes to subdue every opposition and prevail in every battles of life. King Jehosaphat in his wisdom called for a national fast. He reminded the Lord of the covenant of divine protection he had with their fathers which should be speaking over them as descendants. “and prayed aloud, “O Lord God of our ancestors, you rule in heaven over all the nations of the world. You are powerful and mighty, and no one can oppose you. They have lived here and have built a temple to honour you, knowing that if any disaster struck them to punish them — a war, an epidemic, or a famine — then they could come and stand in front of this Temple where you are worshipped. They could pray to you in their trouble, and you would hear them and rescue them. “Now the people of Ammon, Moab, and Edom have attacked us. When our ancestors came out of Egypt, you did not allow them to enter those lands, so our ancestors went round them and did not destroy them.” 2 Chronicles 20:6, 8-9.

The people of Judah turned their battle to the Lord and asked him to take over by fighting for his people. When the Lord saw their humility, brokeness, and dependence on him, he came down and began to direct them on how to approach the battle. “All the men of Judah, with their wives and children, were standing there at the Temple. The Spirit of the Lord came upon a Levite who was present in the crowd. His name was Jahaziel son of Zechariah; he was a member of the clan of Asaph and was descended from Asaph through Mattaniah, Jeiel, and Benaiah. Jahaziel said, “Your Majesty and all you people of Judah and Jerusalem, the Lord says that you must not be discouraged or be afraid to face this large army. The battle depends on God, not on you. Attack them tomorrow as they come up the pass at Ziz. You will meet them at the end of the valley that leads to the wild country near Jeruel.” 2 Chronicles 20:13-16.

Today we must learn to run to the the Lord for help anytime we encounter situations that we can’t handle by ourselves. We must learn to seek his face when we are sorrounded by overwhelming or daunting challenges. Anytime we seek the help of the Lord in times of trouble, we will always find help. By the time the Lord showed up for king Jehosaphat and the people of Judah, he gave them simple instructions that looked foolish to the senses of men, but which turned in uncommon testimony when finally obeyed. One instruction from the Spirit of God can turn any situation around. We have to learn to depend on him this week and forever to navigate every difficult terrain in our lives. When divine direction finally came to King Jehosaphat and the people of Judah, the tension in their camp was doused and faith and confidence was restored. “Then King Jehoshaphat bowed low, with his face touching the ground, and all the people bowed with him and worshipped the Lord. The members of the Levite clans of Kohath and Korah stood up and with a loud shout praised the Lord, the God of Israel.” 2 Chronicles 20:18-29.

Prayer :Thank you Father God because you are a covenant keeper. This day I turn every battles am facing in…… (mention them) over to you as my father the captain of my warfare. By your Spirit, guide me in the paths of everlasting victory in Jesus mighty name…. Amen 🙏🏿.

Yearly Bible Reading : 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12.

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