DEVO 07.28.25

DEVO. 07.28.25

“But Jehoshaphat called out [for God’s help], and the Lord helped him; and God diverted them away from him.” (2 Chronicles‬ ‭18‬:‭31‬ ‭AMP‬‬)

- Jehoshaphat was the king of Judah.

- Jehoshaphat was a godly King and God had blessed him and his kingdom.

- In an effort to keep peace, Jehoshaphat made an unholy alliance with, Ahab, the king of Israel and went into battle with him.

- The king of Israel was disguised so that no one knew who he was on the battlefield but Jehoshaphat wore his royal robes.

- In 2 Chronicles‬ ‭18‬:‭31‬, it says that “when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat [of Judah], they said, “It is the king of Israel!”

- Everyone is chasing after the king in order to kill him.

- Killing the king is their ultimate goal and it seals the victory!

- This looks like certain death until you look at the last half of v.31.

- “So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat called out [for God’s help], and the Lord helped him; and God diverted them away from him.”

- ‭‭Jehoshaphat called out to God for help and God diverted the enemy away from him!

- Do you feel like you have a target on your back and the enemy is trying to attack you and everything important to you

- Has he attacked your finances, your family and your faith?

- 1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭says you do have a real enemy and you need to “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (NIV)‬‬

- He’s not playing around and he is out to destroy you.

- The very next verse says, “Resist him, standing firm in the faith…”

- In order to resist him you must call on the name of the Lord.

- Acknowledge God’s greatness and His love for you.

- After you acknowledge Him, ask Him to divert the enemy away from you!

- It’s a prayer of diversion.

- Seek the Lord and bring Him into the middle of the battle and ask the Lord to divert the attacks of the enemy somewhere else. Anywhere else!

- Let the Lord fight this battle for you!

- That day, Ahab (who didn’t listen to the prophet of the Lord) died but Jehoshaphat’s life was preserved.

- The Lord diverted the enemy away from Jehoshaphat but God spared His life.

- He can do the same for you!

- Have a great Monday!