Choices- 35,000 daily?
Hebrews 11:24-26 (NLT)
24 It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.
25 He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin.
26 He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward.
2 Chronicles 20:1 (NLT)
1 After this, the armies of the Moabites, Ammonites, and some of the Meunites declared war on Jehoshaphat.
2 Chronicles 20:4 (KJV)
4 And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.
2 Chronicles 20:12 (NLT)
12 O our God, won’t you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help.”
What God Tells Them To Do-
2 Chronicles 20:13-16 (NLT)
13 As all the men of Judah stood before the LORD with their little ones, wives, and children,
14 the Spirit of the LORD came upon one of the men standing there.
15 He said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
16 Tomorrow, march out against them. You will find them coming up through the ascent of Ziz at the end of the valley that opens into the wilderness of Jeruel.
- Listened-
- Understand the battle-
- Deal with the problem-
2 Chronicles 20:17 (NLT)
17 But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you!”
- Take your right position-
- Stand Still –
- Watch-
The Choice They Make While Waiting For Tomorrow-
2 Chronicles 20:18-19 (NLT)
18 Then King Jehoshaphat bowed low with his face to the ground. And all the people of Judah and Jerusalem did the same, worshiping the LORD.
19 Then the Levites from the clans of Kohath and Korah stood to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, with a very loud shout.
Isaiah 40:27-31 (MSG)
27 Why would you ever complain, O Jacob, or, whine, Israel, saying, “GOD has lost track of me. He doesn’t care what happens to me”?
28 Don’t you know anything? Haven’t you been listening? GOD doesn’t come and go. God lasts. He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause to catch his breath. And he knows everything, inside and out.
29 He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts.
30 For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
31 But those who wait upon GOD get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag behind.
Problem, we want wait without first believing- Faith- this is where it must begin;
2 Chronicles 20:20 (NLT)
20 Early the next morning the army of Judah went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. On the way Jehoshaphat stopped and said, “Listen to me, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be able to stand firm. Believe in his prophets, and you will succeed.”
2 Chronicles 20:21 (NLT)
21 After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the LORD and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang: “Give thanks to the LORD; his faithful love endures forever!”
Remember, when problems come, what God had told them to do-
2 Chronicles 20:17 (NLT)
17 But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions;
“Just get in the right position, stay there, praising and worshipping and watch what God will do. That’s a choice”
Results For Choosing To Wait On The Lord-
2 Chronicles 20:22 (NIV)
22 As they began to sing and praise, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.
Why did Jehoshaphat make this choice?
2 Chronicles 17:3-4 (NLT)
3 The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father’s early years and did not worship the images of Baal.
4 He sought his father’s God and obeyed his commands instead of following the evil practices of the kingdom of Israel.