Godly Resolution

Remember the commercial where a person raids the refrigerator for a snack, comes across something pleasing, but not very nutritious, settles for it and eats it...then upon returning it, bumps into the V8 container? They then knock themselves in the head and declare, "I could have had a V8!" This reminds me of how we sometimes handle life's foibles. The foibles end up turning into disasters when we try to handle the problem OUR way. We could have brought it to the Lord and had done it HIS way! King Jehoshaphat did it right. He was told a vast army was headed in his direction for a battle. His army didn't compare to the one that was now closing in on him. "Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord.." II Chronicles 20:3 Resolved - "firmed and fixed in purpose, determined" (Webster). He didn't START by trying to figure out how to deal with this problem on his own. He RESOLVED to inquire of the Lord. What an example! This is one of my favorite old testement stories.BibleGateway.com - Passage Lookup: II Chronicles 20:1-30; Take some time to read it and then think of some situations you might be in and follow the example of this Godly king. It is from this story and verse 15 that the song, "The Battle Belongs To The Lord" came from (see lyrics below). In the end, our King Jehoshaphat didn't even need to pick up a weapon. The people watched in amazent how God saved them. He did it right. He inquired of the Lord. He recalled his promises and faithfulness and gave God all the glory. They even began to praise God before God did anything. What trust! What an example. Read the story. Apply it. I plan to do so in a situation I currently am in. I expect great things from the One who has been faithful throughout the ages!

The Battle Belongs To The LordJamie Owens-Collins - In heavenly armor we'll enter the landThe battle belongs to the Lord No weapon that's fashioned against us shall stand The battle belongs to the Lord We sing glory and honor Power and strength to the Lord (repeat) The power of darkness comes in like a flood The battle belongs to the Lord He's raised up a standard, the power of His blood The battle belongs to the Lord When your enemy presses in hard do not fear The battle belongs to the Lord Take courage my friend, your redemption is near The battle belongs to the LordCopyright © 1984 Fairhill Music, Inc.