Author: Scott

Then Eliezer the son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have joined with Ahaziah, the LORD will destroy what you have made.” And the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish. 2 Chronicles 20:37 I can do it my way. I’ll get away with it. I can…
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After this Jehoshaphat king of Judah joined with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly. 2 Chronicles 20:35 Whenever I see someone struggle with something I don’t struggle with, I have the same knee-jerk reaction – Why would he (or she) keep doing that? How could they be so dumb? For a moment, I forget…
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So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around. 2 Chronicles 20:30 If you’ve watched many fairy tale movies, you know that any such movie is filled with conflict that all gets resolved by the end of the story, at which point everyone lives happily ever after. We like…
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Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s. Tomorrow go down against them. . . You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf. 2 Chronicles 20:15-17…
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For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you. 2 Chronicles 20:12 We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable. Alcoholics Anonymous Step One Step one of the twelve steps insists that…
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Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. 2 Chronicles 20:3 Allegedly, when I drive, I tend to swerve towards wherever I’m looking. I say allegedly because the behavior is, as of yet, an unconfirmed accusation. My wife claims that while I’m driving, I have…
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Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the LORD. He is with you in giving judgment. Now then, let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the LORD our God, or partiality or taking bribes. 2 Chronicles 19:6-7…
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“Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, wrath has gone out against you from the LORD. Nevertheless, some good is found in you, for you destroyed the Asheroth out of the land, and have set your heart to seek God.” 2 Chronicles 19:2-3 Working in addiction medicine,…
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“Put this fellow in prison and feed him with meager rations of bread and water until I return in peace.” And Micaiah said, “If you return in peace, the LORD has not spoken by me.” 2 Chronicles 18:26-27 Most of the stories we consume, whether books or movies, are quite formulaic. There’s a good guy…
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So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your robes.” And the king of Israel disguised himself, and they went into battle. 2 Chronicles 18:28-29 I heard the story…
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