Jehoshaphat Victory Through Prayer and Fasting A great example of victory through prayer and fasting is the life of Jehoshaphat. Go out tomorrow and face them. Through a heart of praise, we realize that God doesn’t just change our situations and work through our problems, He changes our hearts. When they heard this word through the prophet, everyone fell down and worshiped and then they stood up and sang loud praises (20:18-19). 2 Chronicles 20 Common English Bible (CEB) Jehoshaphat’s victory. A victorious military leader, He was honored and made wealthy from tribute. King Jehoshaphat experienced a great victory that caused his enemies to be put into subjection when he led his people into praise and worship. Psalm 34:1. The people were still not committed with all their hearts to the God of their ancestors. By the way, we again see Jehoshaphat’s humility here. 20 Some time later, the Moabites and the Ammonites, along with some of the Meunites, [] attacked Jehoshaphat. 6 “Lord, the God of our ancestors, you alone are God in heaven. The nation of Israel is at the end of their Exodus wanderings. And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers to the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endures for ever. And that should praise the beauty of holiness.--Rather, and men praising, in holy apparel. VICTORY THROUGH PRAISE – Monday November 16 th 2020. 25 When Jehoshaphat and his army came to take the loot, they found a great amount of cattle,[d] goods, clothing,[e] and other valuables—much more than they could carry. While the enemies were gathering their mercenaries and weapons of war against Judah, the people of God gathered momentum for praise. The Lord will be with you.”. How do we praise our way to victory: psalm 34:1-4. The generation that fled Egypt has perished in the wilderness. - The Lord heard their cry and promised them victory. Praise Precedes the Victory Just as King Jehoshaphat recognized that the only hope for Israel was to rely on the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies, we too must humble ourselves before Him and quit believing we can fight any battle on our own. Jehoshaphat is king of Judah. We don’t know what to do, and so we are looking to you for help.”. You are so powerful that no one can oppose you. 3 Frightened, Jehoshaphat decided to seek the Lord’s help and proclaimed a fast for all Judah. They didn’t have to fight. "VICTORY THROUGH PRAISE" I. It belongs to God! Bowed before the LORD, worshiping the LORD: Both king and people knew that the prophetic word through Jahaziel was true from God. 20:26). 20 Early the next morning they went into the Tekoa wilderness. 2 Jehoshaphat was told, “A large army from beyond the sea, from Edom, [] is coming to attack you. A. Singers in the Frontlines of Battle After this great time of worship in response to God’s word, the people make ready to meet the enemy. 2 Chronicles 20:22 Read: 2 chronicles 20:21-24 Bible in one year: Mark 7:1-9:13, Job 18:20-19:12 Message. And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem bowed before the LORD, worshiping the LORD. The life of Jehoshaphat is found in 2 Chronicles 17-20, but we are going to focus on the story found in chapter 20. Then the Levites of the children of the Kohathites and of the children of the Korahites stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with voices loud and high.a. We will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.’ 10 So look here! 26 On the fourth day they assembled in Blessing Valley, where they blessed the Lord. Open Heaven Monday 16th November 2020 Devotional Message was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer All was well within his kingdom until he received a troubling message that his enemies were coming to make war with him (2 Chronicles 20:1). A bold and faithful follower of Yahweh, Jehoshaphat consulted God's prophets before making decisions and credited God for every victory. That’s why it is called Blessing Valley to this day. 37 Eliezer, Dodavahu’s son from Mareshah, prophesied against Jehoshaphat: “Because you have formed an alliance with Ahaziah, the Lord will destroy what you have made.” The ships were wrecked and couldn’t sail to Tarshish. Read: 2 nd Chronicles 20:17-22 (KJV) . There were no survivors. Looked at another way, though, Jehoshaphat and jumping go hand in hand. 2. He Encountered a Problem (2 Chronicles 20:1-2) Jehoshaphat encountered a big problem. Once they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy each other! The band of Levitical minstrels were to march before the army (hal-q, the armed host; Joshua 6:7). Ezra 3:10,11 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel…. 16:11 You rule all the kingdoms of the nations. 3. We go through difficult situations in life every now and then. That is the valley of blessing. - Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, was vastly outnumbered by a huge army that was attacking his kingdom. Since God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalms 22:3), your praise will bring Him into that situation and the devil will be defeated. When the army went out for battle the following morning, Jehoshaphat “appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise Him for the splendor of His holiness (2 Chronicles 20:21).” In fact it was this worship team, and not the battle-hardened soldiers, that were placed at the head of the army! (Verse 22). Proverbs 11:14. And that should praise the beauty of holiness. The sacrifice of praise is irresistible to God. Nlt. In the ambushes described in 2 Chronicles 20:22-23, the allied armies coming against Judah apparently began fighting one another in the confusion of battle. Through this victory the LORD also brought quietness and rest to the realm of King Jehoshaphat. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr). 20 Some time later, the Moabites and the Ammonites, along with some of the Meunites,[a] attacked Jehoshaphat. My beloved, it doesn’t matter how you feel at any point in time, don’t let the devil take the praise of God away from your lips. 13 All Judah was standing before the Lord, even their little ones, wives, and children. Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there … 2 Chronicles 20:18-22Now when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated. Praise the Lord.--Give thanks unto Jehovah The refrain of the singers. As they sang and praised God, the power of God was activated, and their enemies were discomfited! Let’s set the scene. Jehoshaphat's victory was followed by great praise and joy (2 Chr. VICTORY THROUGH PRAISE Tuesday February 8th 2016. So they stood up while everybody else was bowed before God and they led the people and helped the people praise the Lord for his promised victory. 4 People from all of Judah’s cities came to ask the Lord for help. Trust the Lord your God, and you will stand firm; trust his prophets and succeed!”. They are already at Hazazon-tamar!” (that is, En-gedi). I will constantly speak his praises. 30 As a result, Jehoshaphat’s rule was peaceful because his God gave him rest on all sides. (See on 1Chronicles 16:34; 1Chronicles 16:41; 2Chronicles 5:13; 2Chronicles 7:3.) This sermon focuses on responding to a difficult situation from the life of Jehoshaphat. 1. 2 Chronicles 30:21 And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. 1 Chronicles 13:1,2 And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader…. Memorise: And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. Jehoshaphat’s army sacked the enemies’ camp and found precious jewels, clothes, weapons, animals and food in abundance. “In His presence, there is fullness of joy.” Psa. When they were about to go out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and every inhabitant of Jerusalem! The point here is that there is victory in the believer’s voice of praise, which excites God to rescue us from the impossible situations we face in our lives. 8 They have lived in it and have built a sanctuary in honor of your name in it, saying, 9 ‘If calamity, sword, flood,[c] plague, or famine comes upon us, we will stand before this temple, before you, because your name is in this temple. 5 Then Jehoshaphat stood up in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem in the Lord’s temple in front of the new courtyard. They were to march out before the warriors, saying, “Give thanks to the Lord because his faithful love lasts forever!” 22 As they broke into joyful song and praise, the Lord launched a surprise attack against the Ammonites, the Moabites, and those from Mount Seir who were invading Judah, so that they were defeated. Israel won the Battle of Jericho through worship. 15 “Pay attention, all of Judah, every inhabitant of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat,” Jahaziel said. He proclaimed a fast. 27 Then everyone from Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, joyfully returned home to Jerusalem because the Lord had given them reason to rejoice over their enemies. 12 Our God, won’t you punish them? 21 After consulting with the people, Jehoshaphat appointed musicians to play for the Lord, praising his majestic holiness. On the fourth day they gathered in the valley and praised the Lord for the great victory. Instead of trumpeting their own strength or courage, his soldiers were to summon God’s help through their praise and worship. Don’t be afraid or discouraged! 4. 35 Sometime later, Judah’s King Jehoshaphat formed an alliance with Israel’s King Ahaziah, which caused him to sin. Word has come of an invasion by several nations. 36 They agreed to build a fleet of Tarshish-styled ships, and they built them in Ezion-geber. They had a real praise-meeting in the valley of Berachah. In this edition, we want to look at some benefits of praise. In fact, there was so much it took three days to haul it away. Praise defeats our enemy and grant us victory through Divine interventions. Since they will be coming through the Ziz pass, meet them at the end of the valley that opens into the Jeruel wilderness. 2 Jehoshaphat was told, “A large army from beyond the sea, from Edom,[b] is coming to attack you. 16 March out against them tomorrow. With those words of prophecy burning in his spirit, king Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed singers unto the Lord, to march ahead of the troops, singing, “…Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever” (2 Chronicles 20:21). Praising God in a storm is called the sacrifice of praise. If our hearts are set to win victories for Christ now, we shall have praise and joy too, as we see souls won for Christ. 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Psalm 29:2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. ! VICTORY THROUGH PRAISE – Tuesday February 9th 2016 Best Onos February 08, 2016. However, Jehoshaphat’s commandment was different. Praise God for the victory we have through Christ! Our praise puts evil to flight. Praise alone is a weapon that causes an outflow of victory. Psalm 50:2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. His mother’s name was Azubah; she was Shilhi’s daughter. Total Victory through Praise and Worship. The king appoints men to sing and to praise God as the soldiers march … THEME : VICTORY THROUGH PRAISE Memorise : And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. Second Chronicles chapter twenty is the story of a man named Jehoshaphat who encountered a problem and was able to praise his way to victory. If he had been proud, he would have said, “Wait a minute! 31 Jehoshaphat ruled over Judah. It took them three days to remove all the loot. They are already at Hazazon-tamar!” (that is, En-gedi). Jehoshaphat enjoyed the victory of the Lord without fighting a battle! 34 The rest of Jehoshaphat’s deeds, from beginning to end, are written in the records of Jehu, Hanani’s son, which are included in the records of Israel’s kings. I have been deeply influenced by the life experiences of Dr. Yisu Das Tiwari, the father of Dr. Ravi Tiwari, the former Registrar of Senate of Serampore University in India. 29 The fear of God came on all the surrounding kingdoms when they heard how the Lord had fought against Israel’s enemies. One of the first thing the enemy does when … Someone may tell you to go for 100 day fast, another tell you to “sow a seed”; today, the Lord wants us to praise, as just as it worked for Jehoshaphat, it will work for us. 14 Then the Lord’s spirit came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah son of Benaiah son of Jeiel son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the line of Asaph, as he stood in the middle of the assembly. He set himself to seek the Lord. We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. Such was the case in the time of Jehoshaphat King of Judah who deployed divine warriors, and army of worshippers, to march into battle with musical instrument in their hands and songs of praises in their mouths. i.e., Levitical vestments (1Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 29:2). Just take your places, stand ready, and watch how the Lord, who is with you, will deliver you, Judah and Jerusalem. by CCCA | Mar 20, 2016 ... Never praise God just for things but praise Him for who is. 24 When Judah arrived at the point overlooking the wilderness, all they could see were corpses lying all over the ground. As we position ourselves, we have a role, and that is praising God all through. His prayer and worship activated the Lord to smite his enemies. He was 35 years old when he became king, and he ruled for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. Memorise: I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my month. 2. It is already in Hazezon Tamar(D)” (that is, En Gedi). B. Jehoshaphat the King feared for the nation for he knew they lacked the power to defend themselves. Therefore, he proclaimed a fast and sought the Lord with all his people. The Ammonites, the Moabites, and those from Mount Seir—the people you wouldn’t let Israel invade when they came out of Egypt’s land, so Israel avoided them and didn’t destroy them— 11 here they are, returning the favor by coming to drive us out of your possession that you gave to us! 23 The Ammonites and the Moabites turned on those from Mount Seir, completely destroying them. 28 They entered Jerusalem accompanied by harps, lutes, and trumpets, and they went to the Lord’s temple. They are advancing against Judah from the dead sea area of EnGedi. This account is a story of how God snatched victory out of the jaws of defeat. Praise and worship breaks yokes and brings deliverance. wrought a great victory for Judah, but the fear of the LORD came upon all the surrounding nations when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Judah. In 2 Chronicles chapter 20, King Jehoshaphat experienced a powerful victory. Several strong armies joined forces against Judah, hearing this, Jehoshaphat goes straight to … 1 Chronicles 16:29 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. Since God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalms 22:3), your praise will bring Him into that situation and the devil will be defeated. “This is what the Lord says to you: Don’t be afraid or discouraged by this great army because the battle isn’t yours. 2 Chronicles 5:13 It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD; 2 Chronicles 7:3,6 And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever…, 1 Chronicles 16:34,41 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever…. 2 Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army(C)is coming against you from Edom,[b]from the other side of the Dead Sea. 32 Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa and didn’t turn aside from it, doing what was right in the Lord’s eyes, 33 with the exception that he didn’t remove the shrines. 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