Jumpin' Jehoshaphat - Praise Works!!!

While doing a little research online, I found the Story below and thought it would be neat to post a Bible Story, instead of a BLOG for a change!
If you're ever in doubt that God is there to help you when you need it... just remember this Story and you'll never doubt, again!

"Jumpin' Jehoshaphat - Praise Works!!!"

Based on 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Jehoshaphat, who was ruler of Judah, was an awesome king. He knew the importance of making God first in his life and in the lives of his people. From the very beginning, he began removing all those silly idol shrines throughout the country. He knew that no god made out of rock or wood could help his people. He urged them all to turn their attention to the one true God. Only God could really help his people. And his efforts paid off in a very big way. During his reign, their faith was put to the test when three great armies came against them. When word of the invasion reached Jehoshaphat, he immediately declared a fast for all of Judah. He commanded everyone, young and old, to gather at Jerusalem to seek an answer from the Lord. Jehoshaphat stood among the crowd that gathered and prayed, "O God of our fathers, You are above every other kingdom. You led us out of Egypt and drove out all the inhabitants of this land before us. When we have faced trouble, You have delivered us. Now, the people of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir are coming against Your people. These are the same nations that You prevented us from destroying when we left Egypt. We have no strength to face this vast army, but we know You have a plan to deliver us!" And so all of Jerusalem waited patiently for the Lord to speak. And then the Spirit of the Lord spoke, through a Levite named Jahaziel who said, "Don't be afraid of this vast army because the battle is not yours, but Mine. Tomorrow, march down to meet them, for I will be with you. You will not fight this battle. You will stand still and see My salvation." And then Jehoshaphat and all of Jerusalem bowed to the ground worshiping the Lord. And the Levites stood up and praised the Lord. The next morning they got up early and prepared to march out to meet the invaders. Jehoshaphat addressed the army, "Listen to me Judah and residents of Jerusalem; Trust in the Lord your God and you will never fail. Believe His prophets and you will always prosper!" He then appointed a choir to march before the army and praise God. As they marched they sang, "Praise the Lord, for His mercy lasts forever!" And as soon as they began praising God, confusion erupted in the invaders' camps. Two of the armies turned on the other and destroyed it. Then, they turned on each other until every soldier was killed. When Jehoshaphat's army reached a hill overlooking the invaders' camps, there was nothing but dead soldiers as far as they could see. None had escaped. Jehoshaphat's army sacked the enemies' camp and found precious jewels, clothes, weapons, animals and food in abundance. It took them three days to remove all the loot. On the fourth day they gathered in the valley and praised the Lord for the great victory. They returned to Jerusalem with joy, playing trumpets and harps in celebration. The rest of Jehoshaphat's reign was very peaceful. All the nearby countries heard how God had fought for Judah. They knew that any attack on Judah was an attack on God, and no man can fight against the one true God.

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