How can we apply Jehoshaphat's trust in God to our daily lives? A Snapshot of 2 Chronicles 17:5 “Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in Jehoshaphat’s hand, and all Judah brought…” What Jehoshaphat Did Right • Prioritized the Lord first (17:3–4 outlines his devotion) • Removed lingering idols and spiritual clutter (17:6) • Sent teachers to spread God’s word (17:7–9) • Trusted God more than military math—God added “riches and honor in abundance” (v. 5) Timeless Principles We Can Live By • Trust secures stability. God “established the kingdom”—He still steadies lives today. • Trust attracts provision. Gifts flowed to the king; God meets needs for those who lean on Him. • Trust honors God publicly. A steady life becomes a living testimony to neighbors and coworkers. • Trust multiplies influence. Jehoshaphat’s reforms spread; our confidence in Christ quietly shapes families, churches, communities. Putting Jehoshaphat-Style Trust Into Practice 1. Start every day with surrendered focus. - Whisper, “Lord, today is Yours,” before checking a screen. 2. Lean on Scripture instead of impulse. - Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” 3. Remove modern idols. - Anything that edges God out—status, screen time, spending—gets trimmed back. 4. Spread truth outward. - Share a verse, teach children, encourage a friend—echo Jehoshaphat’s traveling teachers. 5. Rest in God’s outcomes. - Psalm 37:5: “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.” Verses That Fuel Daily Trust • Isaiah 26:3: “You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.” • 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” • Philippians 4:6–7 (excerpt): “Do not be anxious about anything… the peace of God… will guard your hearts.” When Doubt Creeps In • Recall past faith victories—Jehoshaphat surely remembered God’s help against enemies (20:1–30). • Speak truth aloud—faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17). • Lean on godly counsel—Jehoshaphat listened to prophets; we have pastors, mentors, and fellow believers. Walking in Jehoshaphat’s footsteps means cultivating a settled, Scripture-anchored confidence that God is still establishing, providing, and honoring those who trust Him today. |
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