Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites formed an alliance and came to attack Judah. Jehoshaphat heard the news that the vast army had already approached En Gedi, which was close by.

Jehoshaphat was very alarmed and declared a fast. In times of hardship and vulnerability, Jehoshaphat prayed to God in the temple. He did not complain to God about this sudden hardship. Rather, he acknowledged the power and might of God. In his prayer, he was confident that God would keep his promise to hear them and save them.

Jehoshaphat earnestly prayed for God’s mercy. He acknowledged that they had no power to face this vast army. They did not know what to do. But Jehoshaphat confessed that their eyes are on God, in complete trust and reliance.

All the men, wives, and children all stood before God. What a beautiful picture! This was possible because they completely trusted and believed in God. They did not panic, but they stayed before God because they believed in God’s sovereignty.
Application: Lord, we face hardship like the vast army in our lives. Lord, help us not to complain, but pray like Jehoshaphat. Help us acknowledge your power and might. Help us to believe that you hear our prayer and you will save us. Help us to stand and pray in complete reliance as Judah did.
One Word: Trust in God alone