Whatever may be the situation you are challenged with today or the problems you may encounter in future; could be a sickness, a financial battle, a relationship issue, a family situation or any kind of trial the enemy has thrown at you. Don’t allow fear to overtake you; neither get discouraged by the enormity of the situation nor be limited by your ability to tackle it. Trust and call upon the name of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. Know that God Lord our father, Lord of Hosts will send out His angels and protect you and fight for you. Holy Spirit our teacher, helper and comforter will guide you, give you the strength and wisdom to face the situation. God can turn what may seem like an impossible situation around in your favour just as it happened for king Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah centuries ago at the Valley of Berachah written about in the book of 2 Chronicles 20 in the Bible.
A fearful formation of the armies of the Moabites, Ammonites and Edomites have come against Jehoshaphat, king of Judah at that time. Messengers brought him the bad news and fear overcame him. Judah was staring at certain defeat and possible annihilation. Terrified and not knowing how to react Jehoshaphat cried out to Jehovah their God and called for a nation wide fasting. The whole nation gathered at the temple in Jerusalem and prayed to God. While he had no clue how best to handle the enemies, he had surmised that the situation was way beyond his capacity and the strength of his forces. But one thing he was sure of that Jehovah, his God will hear their prayers and answer them. He was also firm in his belief that his God has the ability, power and might to deliver them. Jehoshaphat knew the God of his forefathers Abraham Isaac and Jacob will redeem his people from the situation they are facing this day just as He led the Israelites from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the land of Canaan. The king confessed his faith in Jehovah through prayer as recorded in 2 Chronicles verses 5-12.
True to their belief God answered their prayers; the Spirit of the Lord spoke through one of their kin and they were told that this is God’s battle and they are not to be fearful or perturbed about the situation.
But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you!”
Early next morning the army of Judah set out into the wilderness; the king appointed singers to lead the army from the front singing praises “Give thanks to the Lord for His mercy endures forever”. The Bible says the moment they began to sing the Lord caused the armies of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir (Edomites) to start fighting among themselves and be defeated. And by the time the army of Judah reached the look out point in the wilderness all they could see was the dead bodies of their enemies strewn over the whole valley. Not one of the enemy could escape. King Jehoshaphat and his men spent the next three days gathering all the valuables left behind by their enemies in the valley; which was named the Valley of Berachah from that time. And peace reigned over the kingdom since then and there was “rest on every side” the story concludes.
Submit your challenge and situation to God, call upon Him now and allow Him to fight the battle on your behalf and take vengeance on the enemy while you sing praises to His name. Let the peace that transcends all understanding reign over your life. Amen.