Our Eyes are on You: Jehoshaphat’s Prayer

Name: Our Eyes are on You: Jehoshaphat's Prayer
Uploaded: 2017-11-19T10:30:59-06:00

1. The Problem – vv 1-2
The Preparation – v 3
1. It’s ok to be afraid.
2. Determine to Seek the Lord
  1. This means I gladly accept His will.
  2. Ezra 7:10
3. Show God you are serious – If I want God to give me one thing, I should be willing to give up something.
The Power
1. Of Unity – v 4 (cf Acts 4:32-33; Acts 12:5)
2. Of Godly Leadership – v 5. Proverbs 29:2 – “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice.”
The Pause
1. Remember God v 6
2. Remember past victories vv 7-9
3. Remember the Ingratitude of the Wicked – vv 10-11
4. Romans 1:21 – “neither were they thankful”
5. Unthankfulness – 1 Timothy 3:2; Matthew 5:45-46; Acts 14:17
6. Remember that it is God who delivers – v 12
  1. 2 Corinthians 1:10 – God delivered, delivers, will deliver
  2. 2 Corinthians 12:10 – His grace is sufficient
The Promise – vv 14-17
1. The battle is not yours, but God’s – v 15 (cf 1 Chr 5:22)
2. The Lord is with you – v 17 (cf Heb 13:5)
The Praise – vv 18-21.
1. Don’t forget to give thanks!
2. Luke 17:11-19
The Performance – vv 22-24
1. Numbers 23:19 – Has God said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
2. Joshua 21:45
The Prosperity and Peace – vv 25-30