King Jehoshaphat's Prayer

For your edification to turn to God in prayer, the following summary has been gleaned using Gemini:-

"King Jehoshaphat’s prayer (2 Chronicles 20:5-12) is a model of desperate, faith-filled prayer uttered when facing a massive, overwhelming army. He acknowledges God's absolute sovereignty and power, recalls past faithfulness, and admits total helplessness, concluding with: "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you". 

Key Elements of Jehoshaphat’s Prayer:

Acknowledge God's Sovereignty: He starts by recognizing God as the ruler over all kingdoms, emphasizing that no one can stand against Him.

Remember God's Faithfulness: He reminds God of the covenant, the inheritance of the land, and past deliverance.

Admit Helplessness: He confesses, "We have no power against this great multitude... nor do we know what to do".

Focus on God: He shifts focus from the threat to God's power, saying, "our eyes are upon You". 

The Context and Outcome:

The Threat: A vast army of Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites gathered to fight against Judah.

The Action: Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he set himself to seek the Lord and proclaimed a fast throughout Judah.

The Response: God answered through Jahaziel, telling them, "Do not be afraid... for the battle is not yours, but God's".

The Victory: The next day, the enemy armies destroyed each other, leaving Jehoshaphat and his people to take the plunder. 

Jehoshaphat's prayer is often cited as a model for dealing with insurmountable circumstances by trusting in God's power rather than human strength."

In his sermon with reference to King Jehoshaphat's prayer, Pastor Benny Ho posited 3 Defining Questions for us to chew on and apply in our own prayer life. 

Image credits: Cornerstone Community Church

Click here for 3 Defining Questions.