By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
2 Chronicles 20:12 "O our God, won't you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help." - NLT
Three kings had ganged up to attack Judah. It was such a vast army and they were already marching to fight. King Jehoshaphat was not aware and thus ill prepared. This news caused alot of fear upon him and he mobilised the whole nation into prayer and fasting to call upon their God. In his prayer, he acknowledges the greatness of God, what He has done and what He could do. He expresses their human helplessness to handle this situation which had caused alot of fear. A great victory was won by king Jehoshaphat.
History confirms that even the most brave and courageous people on earth have their weakest points and limitations. This creates fear. Human beings are endowed with alot of potential. But we are still limited in certain things where we need help from others who are stronger or divine intervention in matters beyond human abilities. We all get to points in life where we are stuck not knowing what to do next, and fear becomes so real.
Acknowledging our fears before God at such a time is not weakness. Jehoshaphat did, but expressed his faith in the God is able. It is part of our humanity. It allows God to intervene. It also enables us to seek and get help. None of us is able on our own to do everything we wish to do in life. We need others. Accepting our human limitations in the face of fear is a step in the right direction. And God is more than willing to help us.
Genesis 32:11 "Save me, I pray, from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid he will come and attack me, and also the mothers with their children."
Shalom children of God.