'I can't do this.' "Yes you can.' Part two

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"O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You."
                                                                                                            2 Chronicles 20:12 NKJV

Carrying on from yesterday, we find Jehoshaphat in a great dilemma. a great multitude of armies were coming against him in battle. It looked certain defeat. Surely nothing or no one could save them from this. However, Jehoshaphat had a 'I can' attitude about him. He didn't know what he could do about this predicament but he wasn't about to give up. He declared a fast and and sought the LORD for guidance. That's a good move. Whenever we are in a situation that appears to be an impossible one, God is the one to seek. He is the God of the impossible.

Jehoshaphat united the assembly in prayer. His attitude was one such as, God has done great things in the past, I know He will do it again. He was honest as he stood before the people and prayed. He told them that he didn't have the answer to this. He could only trust God. He prayed:

"O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You."

He humbly laid it before God and told Him basically, 'Lord we don't know what to do here, but You do. I trust You LORD. Our eyes are upon You. We're counting on You, LORD. (We're just casting this burden on You.'  Psalm 55:22)

That is the way to pray; honestly and humbly. Jehoshaphat wasn't saying he 'Can't'. He was telling God, 'We can't do this alone LORD, but with Your help we can defeat this enemy and claim the victory. And God answered his prayer.

Let's put this into today's perspective. What is it that is causing you fear or anxiety? Jehoshaphat feared and no doubt was quite anxious but he had a, 'I'm not giving up," attitude. He was not going to give in. Yes, he was human and he feared but he did the most responsible thing. He called God into the equation. He called on His help. He cast the burden onto the Lord's shoulders, because God is able- very able.

Don't you think He can handle this difficult situation for you? Of course He can, but if you don't give it to Him, you'll have to struggle alone. He wants you to pray, to humble yourselves and pray: 

'If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.' ( 2 Chronicles 7:14 ).

Come on, it's time to remember that you are more than a conqueror but you can't do it alone. You need God to give you the victory. You can do this. Give it a try, right now!

Copyright 2019 Grahame Howard 

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