Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, had a restful victory (2 Chronicles 20:30). It all started when he led the whole of Judah to seek the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:3-4) when they were about to be attacked by the people of Moab, Ammon and Mount Seir. He knew these 'enemies' were too overwhelming for Judah. But Jehoshaphat did the right thing. He led the whole of Judah to look to God, the One who rules heaven & all the nations (2 Chronicles 20:6).
And when he allowed God to take over, that's when God began to speak, "do not be afraid nor be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but Mine" (2 Chronicles 20:14-15), and "you will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you" (2 Chronicles 20:17a). So, Jehoshaphat and the whole of Judah did as the Lord has spoken. They believed, and because of that, they were established (2 Chronicles 20:20). On the day of battle, they just needed to position themselves, and Jehoshaphat appointed the singers and musicians to sing praises to the Lord before the army. That's when God did His part. He set ambushes against Judah's enemies, and they were so confused that they helped to kill & wipe out one another! (2 Chronicles 20:22-23).
Not only that, Judah then took three days just to gather the valuables & jewelries of the enemies, and they came back to Jerusalem with much joy! They called that place of plunder 'the Valley of Berachah' (meaning 'the valley of blessings'). The Bible goes on to say 'and the fear of the Lord was on all the kingdoms of those countries when they heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel. Then the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around' (2 Chronicles 20:29-30).
Beloved, if you have been surrounded by your 'Moabites or Ammonites', and your problems seem insurmountable (whatever these may be), start looking to Jesus (Hebrews 12:2) & His finished work on the cross. Rest in what He has already done for you on the cross some 2,000 years ago. He has already won it for you, and He is the same yesterday, today & forever! Trust in the Holy Spirit as He leads you, just as Jehoshaphat trusted in his days. The Bible says 'in Him is all the treasures of wisdom & knowledge' (Colossians 2:3) and 'His ways are higher than our ways' (Isaiah 55:8-9). Believe you'll be at the right place, at the right time, doing the right things, just as Jehoshaphat was.
Begin to declare that in Christ, you have already won your victory! Believe, my friend, and you will be established! The word 'be established' here actually means 'be firmed, or be permanent'. When you are in such a position in Christ, no evil or power of the enemy can ever 'touch' you. In fact, God will 'plunder' them for you! Receive by faith! Unto Him be all the glory!
