I can choose to see God or I can choose to see fear. Knowing the Almighty God, why should I fear? Knowing the Almighty God I humble myself in His power and might, His love and mercy.
When Jehosaphat, king of the tribe of Judah, heard that an army was approaching to attack his kingdom, he was afraid, but he did not scramble around and try to figure things out on his own, or stir up more fear. He immediately turned to the Lord. He told all the people to fast in preparation, then he prayed.
Jehosaphat confessed God’s greatness, power and might, He praised Him for being the One who led them to the promised land and he asked God for help with the coming attack. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you, he said. God answered. He assured them that the battle was not theirs but His. He told them only to stand firm and watch Him work. They did and He did, victoriously.
This account in 2 Chronicles 20 gives me four important steps to remember when I am in fear: 1 Immediately seek the Lord. 2 Praise Him for His power and might. 3 Show up and stand firm. 4 Watch God work.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
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