If you don't know what to do - don't do anything

"For we have no power against this multitude that is coming against us, nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You" v12       2 Chronicles 20   NKJV

Jehoshaphat was in a fearful position; armies were coming against him and his people and he didn't have the power to be able to defend and fight back. He just didn't know what to do, therefore, he did what we all should do, he called on the Lord 'Call to Me and I will answer and show you great and mighty things which you do not know' Jeremiah 33:3. 

Quite often, we can find ourselves in situations where we don't know what we should do. This can be a crucial time and one we have to approach with caution. We need to 'Wait on the LORD' Psalm 27:14. We should never be hasty rushing into something blind because it can have a devastating effect. Lots of people have rushed into making decisions only to find it was the wrong one and the result has been very costly.

Take a look at how Jehoshaphat handled a 'I don't know what to do' situation. He:

Prayed  

He called on God to show him what to do and what course of action to take.

Received a Word from God  

Jahaziel, one of his men, had a word from God with directions of the route that they should take. He accepted the word as from the Lord.

Bowed his head in prayer and worship  

Jehoshaphat and all the people bowed in prayer and praise to Almighty God for His direction.

Acted on God's Word  

Jehoshaphat put into practice what God had ordained.

Received victory from God  

Jehoshaphat didn't act in haste, he waited on God and thus, received the victory.

Never be tempted to make your own decision of the way forward. God wants us to wait and trust in Him, no matter how long it may take. We should never be manipulated to move forward when we haven't received the direction. Wait on God and don't do anything until he says so!

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