Is prayer the first line of defense in your life?
“If you lift your hand to God in praise, then God will lift his hand against your enemy.”
- Pastor Bil Cornelius
Scriptures
“Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people...came together to seek help from the Lord.” 2 Chronicles 20:3-4
“Our God, did you not drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham?...They have lived in it and have built in it a sanctuary for your Name, saying, ‘If calamity comes upon us...we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.’” 2 Chronicles 20:7-9
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“But now here are men from Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, whose territory you would not allow Israel to invade when they came from Egypt; so they...did not destroy them. See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession you gave us as an inheritance...God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” 2 Chronicles 20:10–12
“All the [families] of Judah...stood there before the Lord. Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Jahaziel..a Levite...He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow march down against them...you will find them..in the Desert of Jeruel. You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you...Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.’ Jehoshaphat...and all the people...fell down in worship before the Lord. 2 Chronicles 20:13-18
“Early in the morning they left for the Desert...As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets [His Word] and you will be successful.” After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.” As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against...Ammon...Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated...they..[destroyed] one another.” 2 Chronicles 20:20-23