As you might expect, Jehoshaphat insisted that they seek the Lord about whether this battle was a good idea or not. May the Lord give you rest from your battles as you let go and let God do what He does best and win the battles for you! (Isaiah 59:1 Isaiah 59:1Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:American King James Version×). Text Sermons : David Wilkerson : YOUR BATTLE IS THE LORD S (see 2 Chronicles 20:15) Open as PDF. So without a fight, with just the singers going first, the armies that came against them were defeated. Where are you not listening to the Lord and his plan for your deliverance? and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. I don’t do so well with the wait and see command, but I am learning. Jehoshaphat had a place to go to in time of attack. New Living Translation He said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! God assured them that he would fight the battle for them. (v 20:3-40) And all the people gathered together to seek help from God. All the rest are things that protect us. ; FACTS abt. But we can all learn and do better and learn from the story of Jehoshaphat in the Old Testament book of 2 Chronicles. Did you not, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend? Another person’s peace is not your battle. https://www.ucg.org/beyond-today/blogs/the-battle-is-not-yours He also appears to have been a good and smart ruler. You don’t need someone’s drama! We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” (20:6-12), And as the multitude stood before the Lord, God spoke to one of the Levites “Thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.” (20:15). 2 Chronicles 20:17 Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you. For the men of Ammon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction, and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they all helped to destroy one another. Numbers 23:19 Numbers 23:19God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: has he said, and shall he not do it? Verse 17 says, Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, “You don't need to worry about this problem. Haven’t I done so much for you God? Key passage : 2 CHRONICLES 20 : 1-29. Well, everyone ignored this REAL Word from God, and went to battle anyway. Jehoshaphat calls for a fast and prays before the multitude: O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? Your opinion of how it should go is not the last say. https://www.efcc.org/devotionals/the-battle-is-not-yours-but-gods © 1995–2021 All correspondence and questions should be sent to info@ucg.org. Improbable as it seemed they did not need to fight and the Lord took care of them. But he chose to praise God instead. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Here are 15 verses to when you need a reminder that the battle is not yours but God’s. and finally 180,000 under Commander Jehozadad. Let’s look at Jehoshaphat and see what we can learn from him. "Not yours!" Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your … And note that he was a leader. https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/ambushing-satan-with-song He will gladly bear our pain and struggles if only we hand it over to Him and ask earnestly for His deliverance. 1. It would be easy for Jehoshaphat to have descended to complaining. 17 You will not have to fight this battle. Then it says that “The realm of Johoshaphat was quiet, for his God game him rest all around” (2 Chronicles 20:30 2 Chronicles 20:30So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.American King James Version×). Do we let go of our fear and pride and give the battle over to our God and receive a peace that surpasses all understanding? But we need not wonder. Jehoshaphat began his reign by “walking in the ways of his father David.” That means that he sought out God his father, did not worship the pagan god Baal, and followed the Lord’s Commandments. That battle must be the Lord's! Where are you fighting a battle where the Lord wants to deliver you himself? God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: has he said, and shall he not do it? Lord, we don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on you. Yes! Again, if most of us are truthful, at least some of us are going to say it’s not going so well. Yeah, you still have to go out to the battle. Lest you think Jehoshaphat was above reproach, chapter 18 tells of a less favorable part of his reign. Most of us have a pretty good idea of how we think our battle should get resolved, don’t we? Send inquiries regarding the operation of this Web site to webmaster@ucg.org. But the Bible says that Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the Lord and declared a fast for all the people in Judah. III Shocked Not Shaken. Perhaps Jehoshaphat was reminding himself and his people. 16 Tomorrow march down against them. Do we acknowledge our weakness in our spiritual and physical battles and give way to God to do awesome things by setting our eyes and our mind upon Him? Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you. But He wants you and me to learn to rely completely on Him and His wisdom. Here Is One That I Preached Based On The Scripture Found In Galatians 6:9 While studying for this sermon, I was reminded that Jehoshaphat had a lot more going on in his life and reign than the main story we remember about him. In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you. The Battle is Not Yours, But God's . We come to the Lord and pray, please just give me the money I need, won’t you just make my cancer go away, won’t you just make my enemies at work stop talking about me? Are you lacking the hope and joy you once had because you're now currently buried under pessimistic and despondent attitudes? Realize the battle is the Lord’s – (2 Chronicles 20:15) In verse 17, the Prophet Jahaziel said, “You will not have to fight this battle. Jehoshaphat, obviously feeling something was amiss, asked if there wasn’t another prophet around that they needed to consult for a second opinion. But what you will find is that there is no real, long-lasting success in doing so. Without knowing how God wanted him to proceed, there was no way out. 200,000 men armed with bow and shield under Commander Eliada. God espoused Jehoshaphat's cause: "The battle is not yours." The battle is not yours, but God’s, my friends. The observers told Jehoshaphat that it was a “great multitude.” We don’t know exactly how many that was, but it must have been a lot if Jehoshaphat didn’t think the 1.16 M+ fighting men he had at ready were enough to defend his country. For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. #7: Sun., 06-05-16 => Favor-#1; #8: Sun., 06-12-16 => Scholrshp. Have you been going to battle for years on end and are a little down and dismayed? But Jehoshaphat’s prayer was much different. It begins by shifting your focus off of yourself and onto the Lord and proclaiming His wondrous power! And that meant that there was a problem brewing. King Ahab replied: yes, there is one, but I hate him because he never says anything good about me. An alliance of neighboring armies came after Jehoshaphat and Judah in battle. And for a lot of the time, they led the people in forgetting about God entirely. Do not fear or be discouraged. And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. He (God) wants us to overcome the battles we face, no question. This is recounted in 17:14-18. Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. And now behold, the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir, whom you would not let Israel invade when they came from the land of Egypt, and whom they avoided and did not destroy— behold, they reward us by coming to drive us out of your possession, which you have given us to inherit. (v7-9) In addition, he tore down many of the symbols of pagan worship. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the Desert of Jeruel. He's a sports fanatic, but his passion is getting out and experiencing creation whenever possible. The Prayer of Jehoshaphat : Grace Fellowship of South Forsyth In 2 Chronicles 20, the armies of Moab, Ammon, and Edom were on the move. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. Will you show me? I think the reason that many of us continually fail, is that we rely on ourselves to win the battle instead of the Lord. Why are you treating me like this? In Ephesians 6:13 it says that we are to put on this armor in order to withstand the evil and stand firm. Perhaps this was a lesson he had learned from that earlier battle where he had joined in with King Ahab where they ignored the Word of God by the one true prophet. Thus says the Lord to you: "Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s”'" (2 Chronicles 20:15 2 Chronicles 20:15And he said, Listen you, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat, Thus said the LORD to you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.American King James Version×). You don't even know how it started. In 2 Chronicles 20, a great multitude came against God s people. We must learn to accept constructive criticism from God’s people, and act upon it or we too will have adverse consequences. It is hardly the same as a picture of us running to the battle line in armor with our sword drawn and waving in the air, prepared to battle some of the bad guys. Jehoshaphat reminds God of his kindness and deliverance. I pray that the Lord will speak to you though them. The rest of verse 3 says that he (Jehoshaphat) set himself to seek the Lord! We cannot redeem ourselves from our sins. Enter your email to subscribe to Bishop T. D. Jakes sermons: There is nothing worse than taking on a fight that's not yours. The battle is internal, not external. You see, they were “yes” men. King Ahab called together all his prophets. (Philippians 4:7 Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.American King James Version×) If not, it will be hard to find deliverance in and of ourselves from the battles of life. Do you ever fear or get dismayed due to the physical and/or spiritual battles you are currently in? It was true that King Ahab was killed in this battle, but Jehoshaphat returned to the safety of his home. Perhaps you can see one brewing in the distance and your mind begins to twist and toil in anticipation of what might be yet another financial, physical, or emotional battle, taking form on the heels of one you just went through! This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid! And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Doubtless this battle reminded him that it matters whether you listen to God’s true prophets and whether you seek the Lord’s direction with an open heart. They would just need to stand firm. Go out and face your problem for the Lord is with you.” Then they gathered and blessed the Lord! 2 Chronicles 20:1-29. So how’s it going? He also sent out his officials to all the cities in Judah, to teach the people about God through teaching them from the Book of the Law. That’s 1,160,000 men. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.... 22 As they began to sing and praise, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. He led his people in prayer as well as praise. The reason I am writing this is to remind you the battle you are facing is not yours, but God s. If you are a child of his, you can be certain that Satan will rage against you. But they sent for him anyway, and his prophetic word was different than all the rest of the prophets. He determines the outcome of your battle. It may not come quickly, but it will come because our God is not a liar! A huge multitude was coming against him! He was … United Church of God is a 501(c)3 organization. Some of us will point to Ephesians 6 and the whole armor of God that He asks us to put on for our spiritual battles. Let me summarize the rest of the story here in 2 Chronicles 20. They all said “yes” this is a great idea to make battle. But before we go there, some of you may be reacting to the title of this sermon. Don’t be so quick to fight someone else’s battles. In 2 Chronicles 20:3 2 Chronicles 20:3And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.American King James Version×it says that Jehoshaphat feared. Haven’t I been a good king? And the list goes on. And when they began to sing and praise, the Lord set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed. He was raised practicing God's way and loves serving as a counselor at youth camps, which he's done for 10 years. As Hold onto that fact = 1.16M + fighting men at ready. Jehoshaphat was one of the good kings during a period in Israel and Judah’s history when the good and bad kings seemed to alternate. Sometimes, if we are to succeed and win victory, the Lord has to be the One to fight the battle. THE BATTLE IS NOT YOUR’S : JUST STAND STILL AND SEE THE SALVATION OF THE LORD . He directed Jehoshaphat to confront his enemies on the battlefield, with the musicians in front. Don’t worry, you are in good company. We have no price we can offer. or has he spoken, and shall he not make it good?American King James Version×-"God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”. THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics while he was detained on a British ship in Baltimore. This is the way it must be to win the victory over sins. Has He said, and will He not do? Where are you complaining instead of praising? But he did not. ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s… You will not need to fight in this battle. Non-Christians are not even in the battle. You don't know how to get out of it. It’s not unnatural for us humans to try to fix our problems or to overcome our battles on our own! He joined together with Ahab the king of Israel to make battle. It goes like this: Your significant other doesn’t have the last say. God assured them that he would fight the battle for them. In verse 20 they rose up early the next morning to hear the assuring words of their King that should resound within us today! When matters seem very dark to us, let us be fully assured that they are capable of being lit up. In verse 18 Jehoshaphat and all of Judah bowed their heads and worshipped the Lord and praised God with voices loud and high. Stand firm in your faith. Who could blame him? Unreliable information can cause you so much emotional drama. Why not? Jehoshaphat was one of the few that were quite good. English Standard Version https://www.cityharvestagchurch.in/jehoshaphat-how-to-handle-a-crisis Our all powerful God then set ambushes against the invaders, and routed them. 23 The men of Ammon and Moab rose up against the men from Mount Seir to destroy and annihilate them. So, it is interesting that even though we are prepared for battle, it appears that the Lord is primarily protecting us with this armor, and providing us with his Word to battle the enemy. 16 ‘Tomorrow go down against them. They would just need to stand … I leave you with them, because each one of us needs to wrestle with them before God on our own. #9: Sun., 06-19-16 => Favor-#2; #10: Sun., 06-26-16 => Gst.Prchr. https://kurtmahlburg.blog/2019/07/31/the-battle-is-not-yours-but-gods And as the multitude stood before the Lord, God spoke to one of the Levites “Thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.” God then proceeded to give them a battle plan that involved sending the singers into battle first and not fighting at all. Give thanks to the Lord,   for his steadfast love endures forever. He said if you go into this battle, King Ahab will be killed. The Word that came from the Lord seems very unrealistic to us, and I am guessing that it seemed improbable to the people in that day as well. But he is actually praising God for who he is. The Battle’s Not Yours is a sermon teaching us that the Christian life is a battle, not a physical one but a spiritual one. The battle had indeed been the Lord’s. Thus says the Lord to you: "Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s”'" (2 Chronicles 20:15 2 Chronicles 20:15And he said, Listen you, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat, Thus said the LORD to you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.American King James Version×). Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?”, Deuteronomy 31:6 Deuteronomy 31:6Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.American King James Version×– “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He set the example. Jehoshaphat and his people came and took away spoils for three days because there was so much. You don't know … The bad rulers had brought in false gods and religions and mixed this pagan stuff in with God worship. Jehoshaphat came before the Lord in simplicity and with an open heart. The Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites[a] came to wage war against Jehosaphat. God then proceeded to give them a battle plan that involved sending the singers into battle first and not fighting at all. (Psalms 54:4 Psalms 54:4Behold, God is my helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.American King James Version×). We say: But Lord, what am I supposed to DO? There are two key phrases in this passage that we zip right on by. Just as the prophet said, God took over. King Jehoshaphat: thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s. Do you know who God is? They returned to Jerusalem with joy, for the Lord had made them rejoice over their enemies. These were relatives of the Israel, Moab and Ammon being descendants of Lot and Edom of Esau. (2 Chronicles 20:15) The Predicament. Wait and watch for the solution to your problem. Where are you relying on yourself instead of saying “I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are on you? 2 Chronicles 20:21-23 tells the outcome of Jehoshaph’s battle: He appointed those who were to sing to the Lord and praise him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say. He was willing to listen to what God had to say, even though it was highly improbable. When we commit matters to God and He accepts them, we may see them in new lights altogether. Privacy Policy  Terms of Use. For the battle is not yours, but God's. That is real humility and where God can teach us and speak to us. Listen, King Jehoshaphat! Galatians 5:17 - For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are … Let God be your strength. So let’s take a minute to extract from this account some lessons that we can learn from Jehoshaphat’s story: Jehoshaphat had every reason to trust in his 1.16M+ fighters. And again in verse 14 it says to stand firm having fastened on all this armor. He’s the one who created it all, including you and me! Just like the words we saw in Ephesians 6. Jehoshaphat had sometimes been connected with the Valley of Jehosaphat, where, according to Joel 3:2, the God of Israel will gather all nations for judgment. So if you are currently in a battle, is there anything you can cling to for hope that will get you through it? We often do so, and wonder that we were so blind before. When we learn that God is always right and it doesn’t matter if we think the plan is improbable, that we can rest in the safety of his battle plan. Only through what God has done can we win the victory. He recognized that his fate and that of his nation was in God’s hands. SERMON SERIES: GRACE, MERCY, & FAVOR #6: Sun., 05-29-16 => Gst.Prchrs. I think if each one of us answered truthfully, we have at least one thing, situation, or struggle that we are battling with. Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow | Learn more... With a UCG.org account you will be able to save items to read and study later! Destination: Jerusalem. V 19 tells us that these were in the service of the king, but there were MORE fighting men that he had already stationed in the fortified cities throughout Judah. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s. Jehoshaphat continued to prosper, but the Bible tells us that because of this foolish alliance with the ungodly King Ahab, that the Lord’s wrath had gone out against him and against Judah. You will find the account of his life in 2 Chronicles chapters 17-20. It is also a reminder that we cannot ignore Godly advice just because it is critical of us. or has he spoken, and shall he not make it good? “And he (Jahaziel) said, 'Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! The passage continues and in the latter parts, God completely blew my mind. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem.” He further emphasized “the And some of the kings were very, very bad, and a few were quite good. These are questions that we all need to wrestle with. A. For the battle is not yours but God’s. Stand firm! It is not between Christians and non-Christians. The Battle Before The Breakthrough | There Are Many Powerful Sermons On Breakthrough. He built fortresses and store cities and had an amazing standing army. And they have lived in it and have built for you in it a sanctuary for your name, saying, ‘If disaster comes upon us, the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we will stand before this house and before you—for your name is in this house—and cry out to you in our affliction, and you will hear and save.’. Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, O Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.” Judah began to sing and praise the Lord, and the Lord ambushed the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, defeating them! He’s the one who sustains us each and every moment! O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? That is a sizeable army but that’s not all. It is important in this story later on. Jahaziel, along with all of Judah and King Jehoshaphat, were on the doorsteps of a huge impending battle that was being waged against them by the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir in the late 800s B.C. Let’s notice what the Lord had to say as the Spirit descended onto Jahaziel: “And he (Jahaziel) said, 'Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! You just jump into something, you start swinging. I like a nice, neat, tidy plan with clear linear steps. This obscure individual may have had a profound impact on what you think is... Jacob Mammen is from Ooltewah, Tennesse, where he works as a financial consultant for an insurance company. We stand before a great and awesome Creator God whose arm is not short that He cannot save us! The light came in with God. You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: Behold, God is my helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. It’s all the battle you can fight to handle your own drama! The Bible has a lot to say about giving the battle over to God. So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley in front of the wilderness of Jeruel. Satan's attacks on the Ephesians are eerily reminiscent of trials and heresies... And he said, Listen you, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat, Thus said the LORD to you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. I am a woman of action. Jehoshaphat’s prayer is notable in that he praises God for his past actions on behalf of the nation. 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