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Chronical 17- Jehoshaphat’s Reign
Jehoshaphat,
the son of Asa, was a man marvelously used by God. He strengthened the kingdom
of Judah against Israel. He took precautions to protect his kingdom. He walked
in the “first ways” of his father. Not in the way David walked in his old age,
but when he was a young king, trusting in the Lord.
He
sent out the Levites by the hundreds and maybe even the thousands. They spread
throughout the entire kingdom teaching the Word of God.
There
are wonderful things that are happening today. Some are inside the church; some
are outside the church. If they are rooted in the Word of God, revival will be
the result.
Jehoshaphat
had to build great storage places to house all the gifts that were brought to
him. When revival came to Judah, it had its effect upon all the nations around
them. The revival spread. Even the Philistines, who were the enemies of David,
became friendly and sent gifts and silver for tribute to him. The Arabs sent
flocks of animals to him.
There
was no war against him. Spiritual revival is a cure for war. If a nation is
constantly at war, it is because that nation has turned away from God.
This
was a time of peace, but Jehoshaphat kept an army for protection. He is a great
ruler. He provided ample protection in case there should be an attack by the
enemy, but God had given him peace.
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Vernon McGee Commentary and New King James Bible. Nelsons Quick Reference
Commentary.
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