[The Mayor]

October 27, 2006

What Now?

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READ: 2 Chronicles 20:5-17

We have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You. —2 Chronicles 20:12

During the years that I taught junior high students in an overcrowded school, I used to say (only slightly in jest) that my morning prayer was in 2 Chronicles 20:12—"O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You."

When Judah's King Jehoshaphat spoke those words, it was a matter of life and death. As a coalition of armies marched against Jerusalem, the people of Judah gathered to seek God's guidance and help (v.13).

During threatening times of disruption and change, we need to ask, "Lord, what do You want to do with this moment?" And like King Jehoshaphat, we should begin our prayer with praise to our sovereign and powerful Father in heaven (vv.5-9).

God told the king and his people: "Do not be afraid nor dismayed . . . , for the battle is not yours, but God's. Tomorrow go down against them. . . . for the LORD is with you" (vv.15-17).

In stressful, confusing situations, we might ask a worried "What now?" But if we look to the Lord and trust in His care, our fear will be replaced with peace. —David C. McCasland

O Lord, whenever we're afraid,
We'll put our trust in You
To lead, protect, and guide our way,
And help us make it through.  —Sper

Faith ends where worry begins, and worry ends where faith begins.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year;   Jeremiah 12-14; 2 Timothy 1

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor,
With Nov. Coming up, you are in thoughts and Prayer! NY needs you:)

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus. Thank you for our morning coffee and God's word.

[.30Carbine]

During threatening times of disruption and change, we need to ask, "Lord, what do You want to do with this moment?"

Bump and ping to post #5 for my FRiend Kate!

And for the benefit of any who are suffering and in need of a solid Rock upon which to stand in this world of shifting sands, the dear saint Kay Arthur was on Midday Connection yesterday, speaking of her own and the testimony of others' sufferings, and about the Inductive Bible Study Method which is of her Precept Ministries and which has been personally helpful to me in my love for and understanding of Scripture!