2 Chronicles 20:1, 3-4, 14-17 NLT
After this, the armies of the Moabites, Ammonites, and some of the Meunites declared war on Jehoshaphat.
Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news and begged the lord for guidance. He also ordered everyone in Judah to begin fasting. So people from all the towns of Judah came to Jerusalem to seek the lord ’s help.
The Spirit of the lord came upon one of the men standing there. His name was Jahaziel son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite who was a descendant of Asaph. 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.
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. 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!”
We are to trust in God at all times, and not to lean on our own understanding. In all our ways, we have to acknowledge Him, and He shall direct our path.
This is exactly what Jehoshaphat and all of Judah did when faced with a great army. They sought God's face and when God spoke back to them, they heeded.
Many times as Christians, we seek God concerning an issue, for instance concerning our marriage, and yet when He guides us, we do not follow. We tend to want our way. When we act in this manner, we could be devoured by the enemy.
We are in a battle where we are oblivious of our enemy's tactics. But Omniscient God, knows all about our enemy's plans and how best we can defeat him. We ought to listen to our Commander in Chief, God while in battle, and follow His leading and commands. Then we can be assured of victory.
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