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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO

 

2 Chronicles 20:1-30

We often face overwhelming circumstances. What do you do when you don’t know what to do? 

How did Jehoshaphat get from overwhelming circumstances to victory and peace? He did it by turning to God in prayer, faith, obedience, and worship. In times of crisis, we should do the same.

WE SHOULD TURN TO GOD

1. Prayer (verses 1-19)

(a) Jehoshaphat’s Prayer (verses 1-13).

(b) His prayer was prompt.

(c) His prayer was passionate (verses 3, 4, 9).

(d) His prayer was proper.

(e) God’s response (verses 14-19)

(f) God’s response brought encouragement.

(g) God’s response brought instruction.


2. Faith (verses 20)

a. Faith based on God’s person.

b. Faith based on God’s promises.


3. Obedience (verses 15-17)

a. Obedience to God’s specific instructions.

b. Obedience to God’s general instructions (2 Chronicles 17:1-6).


4. Worship (verses 21-28).

a. Praise God before He brings victory (Verses 18, 19).

b. Praise God while He is bringing victory (Verses 21, 22).

c. Praise God after He brings victory (Verses 26, 28).


CONCLUSION

The story’s conclusion (verses 29, 30)

When Jehoshaphat turned to God in the face of overwhelming circumstances, he experienced financial blessings, rest, peace, and complete deliverance from his enemies.

When we face overwhelming circumstances and don’t know what to do, we need to turn to God in prayer, faith, obedience, and worship. When we do, He will make our battle His own and bring victory into our lives. Amen

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As You Pray 

In prayer, thank God for His love and for revealing specific causes to you. Forgive others. Thank Him for healing you and renewing your joy.  Suggested reading: Philippians 4:4-13 (Growing in Christ)

By RemmyGreenPasture Adekunle Peter


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