2 Chronicles 19 - 23 (30th June) - Li Juan

2 Chronicles 19-23

Like the leaders and judges in Jerusalem and Judah, we need to learn to be just and partial as well. Jehoshaphat appointed judges in each city in Judah. He told them, “Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for man but for the Lord, who is with you whenever you give a verdict.

Now let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” Also, serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the Lord, not to sin against the Lord for that will incur his wrath. Many times we can be struggling as the world haunts us with its seemingly harmless beliefs. However, we need to stand firm with what our God says, act with courage and God will be with us!

Then, the Moabites and Ammonites came to attack Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah came to inquire of the Lord together as they have no power to face this vast army before them. God said to them, “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.”

Similarly, throughout this 100K campaign, Satan will send out his army of fear, discouragement, insecurity and doubt, we have to always keep in mind that the battle is not ours, but God’s, and the battle is already won! We just have to act out in faith and claim these answered prayers, and see miracles happening after miracles!

After Jehoshaphat passed away, Jehoram and Ahaziah ruled as kings of Judah one after another and both do evil in the eyes of the Lord. After Ahaziah died, his mother, Athaliah destroyed the whole royal family of the house of Judah, but Joash, Ahaziah’s son was saved by his auntie, Jehosheba. When Joash grew up, his uncle, Jehoiada ordered all the priests and Levites to protect him. Then, Jehoiada brought Joash out, crowned and anointed him. Athaliah who was supposedly reigning was seized and slain by the sword. The temple of the Baal was tore down, the altars and idols were smashed, the priest of Baal was killed.