Day 165 - Seeking God in Battle (1 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 18-20) - Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• 1 Kings 22:10-28, 2 Chronicles 18:9-27, 1 Kings 22:29-35, 2 Chronicles 18:28-34, 1 Kings 22:36-40, 1 Kings 22:51-53, 2 Chronicles 19, 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Fasting

As King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah prepared for the battle of Ramoth-gilead, they consulted their prophets. Zedekiah, one of Ahab’s prophets, used iron horns to symbolize their impending victory, with 400 prophets agreeing. However, Jehoshaphat requested to hear from a prophet of the Lord, leading to the reluctant summoning of Micaiah. Micaiah prophesied defeat, revealing that a lying spirit had deceived the other prophets. Despite Micaiah’s warning, Ahab proceeded and was fatally wounded in battle.

After Ahab’s death, his son Ahaziah became king, continuing the evil ways of his father. Upon Jehoshaphat’s return to Jerusalem, the prophet Jehu rebuked him for allying with the wicked, yet acknowledged the good in him. This encounter led Jehoshaphat to call his people back to God, sparking a revival in Judah.

When the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites declared war on Judah, Jehoshaphat sought God’s guidance, declaring a fast throughout the nation. As the people gathered to seek the Lord, the Spirit of God spoke through Jahaziel, assuring them that the battle belonged to God. The next day, Jehoshaphat appointed singers to lead the army in praise. Miraculously, God caused the enemy armies to turn on each other, leading to their complete destruction. The people of Judah spent three days collecting the plunder and praised God in the Valley of Blessings.

Word of the Day: Fasting

Definition: Abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance.

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that deepens our relationship with God. King Jehoshaphat called for a fast to express total dependence on God. Fasting depletes the body, emphasizing reliance on God’s strength. In Mark 9:28-29, Jesus explained that prayer and fasting together bring significant spiritual power, aligning us with God’s will and power.

Personal Takeaway:

My husband is currently fasting and praying for our family. His obedience to God’s prompting has led to visible acts of God in our lives. Fasting and praying with humility and dependence on God invites His powerful intervention.

Ahab’s story highlights the impact of influence. Jezebel’s influence led Ahab into deeper sin, but Jehoshaphat’s influence led Judah back to God. We must choose our influences wisely and strive to be positive influences ourselves.

Scriptural Insight:

- Proverbs 27:17: "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

- Romans 12:2: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."

Let us seek God’s guidance, practice spiritual disciplines like fasting, and be mindful of the influences in our lives.

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