Bible Chapter: II Chronicles 19 & 20

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Jehoshaphat gave instructions to the judges.  They were to take heed to what they were doing, for they did not judge for man but for the LORD, who is with them in the judgment.  They were to acknowledge the fear of the Lord and be righteous in their judgement.  Their instructions basically said they had to recognize God and His righteousness and let that impact their decisions.  What God has said was to be the influence in their decisions.  I think about so many decisions we see today that totally reject God and act like the judge is the standard for the decision and not God’s eternal truths. Following God’s way is always the best.
    These chapters include an exciting story that shows how God will come through in ways we can’t even imagine.  The nation was encouraged to not be afraid of the multitude that was coming against them.  For, the battle is the Lord’s.  They didn’t have to fight the battle but watch God come through for them.  Instead of sending in the soldiers, they sent in the singers who sang praises to the Lord as God delivered them.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Praise the LORD, For His mercy endures forever.  That is the theme they sang back then and this theme is still true today.  Praise God all the time.  When I feel like it, praise God. When I don’t feel like it, praise God.  This is a good thing to do.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Trust God and don’t try to figure things out yourself.  The king told the judges to make decisions based on God’s way.  These thoughts are really good advice.