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The Bible's Top 10 Worshippers – Part 2 |
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Written by Benjamin Johnson
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Saturday, 12 August 2006 |
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Jehoshaphat
The weapon of worship
Few things cure the ills found in our character like worship. Proper worship turns our self centeredness inside out and helps us remember who is in control. Often it is a realization of our weakness that allows God be strong in our behalf and to win the victory and receive all the glory. Sometimes we are called to confront issues as God strengthens our arms, but at other times we are told to simply stand and see His salvation.
There is no doubt in my mind that God brings situations in to our lives that are bigger than we are to test our worship. When the armies of Moab, Ammon, and some of the Meunites came to make war upon Judah, it was clear to king Jehoshaphat that they were out manned and outgunned. As opposed to what some other kings in the Old Testament did, such as turning to heathen allies, Jehoshaphat turned to God for strength. (2 Chronicles 20)
As a Christian I easily draw parallels to what Jesus did at Calvary. God calls us today as He spoke to Jehoshaphat in the past:
“Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: thus says the LORD to you, 'Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's… You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf”
With full trust in what God had promised, King Jehoshaphat lined up his army in a most peculiar way. The frontlines were armed with no conventional offensive or defensive weapons. They approached the field of battle celebrating God, His glory, and the victory He had promised them.
Has God promised you a victory? Have you responded as Judah did, in full faith, glorifying God because His word is as good as done? Maybe you doubt that you have heard or you have forgotten the surety of God’s promises. Let this be your opportunity to put your stake of faith in the ground as you worship God for what He is accomplishing.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 12 August 2006 )
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