The battle is not ours, but God's

·         2 Chronicles 20:15 > …Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

·         2 Chronicles 19:4-11, Jehoshaphat performed series of reform in their land to bring relationship to the God. Because of his reform, he had enemies surrounded to the land.

·         1 Peter 5:8, Enemies is like a roaring lion hungry to pull you down.

·         2 Chronicles 20:3, Jehoshaphat was fearful. when he became fearful, he sought the Lord. He proclaimed fast.   

·         If you need victory in your life, the Bible tells us to seek the lord & observe fast.

·         2 Chronicles 20:14-15, anytime Gods people are attacked, God takes it personally.

How you encounter your problem?

1.    2 Chronicles 20:6 > Jehoshaphat remembered who God is > when we encounter a problem, we need to remember who God is.

2.    2 chronicles 20:7, Psalms 77:11 > Jehoshaphat remembered, what God did for his ancestors

3.    2 chronicles 20:8-12, Psalms 119:49-51, 2 Peter 1:2-4 > Jehoshaphat remembered Gods promises

4.    2 chronicles 20:15-17, Isaiah 41:10, Deuteronomy 31:8, Hebrews 13:6 > Jehoshaphat remembered that God is with you

5.    2 chronicles 20:20-25 > Jehoshaphat remembered that all things worked for those who loved the Lord

6.    2 chronicles 20:26 > Jehoshaphat remember to give glory to God, they began to praise God

·         Berachah - the valley of death became valley of victory 

Sermon notes, 1/24/2016