2 Chronicles 20:12: "Oh 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."
Main Ideas
Applicability of the Message
Not all situations in life require this message, but some do.
God wants us to have plans, strategies, and wisdom, but some situations require faith.
Four Steps When You Don't Know What to Do
1. Assemble
Example: King Jehoshaphat gathered with his people.
Gather with your family, especially your spiritual family.
Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 20:4-5
Gather at church for encouragement and guidance.
Avoid isolation; isolation can make you prey for the enemy.
Scientific Studies: Social isolation has health risks equivalent to smoking a pack of cigarettes per day.
2. Pray
Make prayer your first response, not your last resort.
Jehoshaphat's prayer structure:
Praise God for who He is.
Thank God for His gifts.
Complain about your situation.
Ask for help.
Philippians 4:6-7: Be anxious for nothing; pray with thanksgiving.
Prayer adjusts your focus from your problems to God's power.
3. Trust God's Promise
God gives promises before provisions.
Example: Jehoshaphat received a prophetic word during assembly.
Analogy: Receiving a check and trusting its value before cashing it.
Trust God's promise as a guarantee, even if you don't see immediate results.
Personal Story: The pastor's journey from a promise at age 16 to seeing it fulfilled 13 years later.
4. March in Obedience
Miracles are God’s job; marching is ours.
Example: Israelites had to march as instructed by God.
Trust and obey, even without all the details.
Analogy: Moving a car shifter from Reverse (fear) to Drive (faith) uses the same energy.
Expect God to show up, and act in faith.
Summary
Assemble with believers when you are under attack.
Make prayer your first response; structure your prayer to praise, thank, complain, and ask for help.
Trust God's promises even if you don't see them immediately.
March in obedience, expecting God to act.
Have faith that God will bring victory, even in difficult situations.
Psalm 23 Reference: God walks with us in the valleys and prepares blessings for us.
Concluding Thoughts
Have faith in God's promises and act on them with confidence.
Stay connected to your community to find strength and support.