“Listen to God and Trust Him”

Second Chronicles 18–20 shows Jehoshaphat learning important lessons about relationships, counsel, leadership, prayer, and dependence upon God.Chapter 18 records Jehoshaphat’s dangerous alliance with King Ahab of Israel. Jehoshaphat asks for a word from the Lord, but Ahab surrounds himself with prophets who tell him exactly what he wants to hear. Only Micaiah speaks the truth.Chapter 19 shows Jehoshaphat returning home after nearly losing his life. God sends Jehu to rebuke him for helping the wicked. Jehoshaphat accepts correction and then strengthens Judah spiritually by appointing judges and reminding them to judge in the fear of the Lord.Chapter 20 brings one of the greatest moments of faith in Scripture. A massive coalition comes against Judah. Jehoshaphat is afraid—but instead of forming another ungodly alliance, he seeks God.Judah fasts.Jehoshaphat prays.God speaks.The people worship.And the Lord fights the battle.These chapters teach us to choose relationships carefully, listen to truth even when it is uncomfortable, receive correction humbly, seek God before acting, and remember that some battles can only be won by depending completely upon Him.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!