So they rose early in the morning and went out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, 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.” And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the Lord, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying: “Praise the Lord, For His mercy endures forever.” (2 Chronicles 20: 17, 20-21 NKJV)
You probably know the story in 2 Chronicles 20. How three cities came against the tribe of Judah for war and King Jehoshaphat panicked and went to seek God’s face. God asked them to position themselves and stand still and then, they will see what He’ll do. With this first instruction, they may have been thinking of strategies of how to stand still and win the battle. There was another part of the instruction which was to go against their enemies.
My guess is that Jehoshaphat was certain that God would give them victory but was confused about every other step. He wasn’t sure of the game plan! Someone once said that when you are not sure of what to do, do praise!
I want to believe that the king and his people were expecting to fight in the battle and maybe that was what it was supposed to be but they took their victory to another level through praise.
Jehoshaphat set the singers in front of the soldiers because he understood that if God said He’ll give them victory, then civilians or soldiers was immaterial. What mattered was to secure God’s presence and that they did.
Action Point
Secure your victory over that ailing situation. Put your singing before your efforts!
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