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Posted by Dion Todd November 13th, 2024 2,217 Views 29 Comments
When they began to sing and to praise, Yahweh set ambushers against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were struck. For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. When they had finished the inhabitants of Seir, everyone helped to destroy each other. 2 Chronicles 20:22 WEB.
A great army comprised of troops from several countries invaded Israel, and King Jehoshaphat became scared. The situation looked hopeless, for his little army was vastly outnumbered. King Jehoshaphat went to the Lord in prayer, and the Lord gave him a fresh direction. A bizarre plan. He brought out the choir in their holy attire and sent them before his army. They were on the front lines, singing, "Give thanks to the Lord for His steadfast love endures forever."
The approaching praise team coming over the hill had to look completely insane to the enemy troops. They were probably whistling to themselves while sharpening their axes, daydreaming about all the loot they would soon be gathering when they sacked Jerusalem. Then here comes a group of singers.
Yet, when Jehoshaphat's choir began to sing praises to God, He turned the enemy troops against one another. They attacked each other in an utter state of confusion and wiped themselves out. Not a single enemy escaped the slaughter. The army of Israel didn't have to kill anyone, and it took them three days to gather all the spoils.
There was a vast amount of food, medicine, armor, weapons, clothing, and precious jewelry. All of this was "delivered" right to their door by the enemy troops. The Israelites spent a long time thanking God for this incredible blessing. The giant enemy army they were so afraid of turned out to just be delivery boys. God's people faced the enemy, but God won the battle for them, and He gave them quite a blessing.
If you are facing an impossible situation today, don't neglect to praise God. Face the trouble with a smile. Praise (halal) means to flash, radiate, shine, and make the Lord look good! Lord, you are Awesome!
God's way is not our way, for it is far better. It just may be that your impossible situation is a great blessing in disguise, delivered right to your door by the Kingdom Express.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know that You are in control, and I am going to praise You in the storm. I am going to dance in the rain. I don't have to understand everything, for I know that You do. Please help me focus on the right things, and I will trust You with the rest. I love You, and thank You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: For those interested, our Wednesday morning prayer service starts at 10:30am EST! This is a short service, about 15-20 minutes, where we pray together for any needs you bring forth. Hope to see y'all there! As always, if you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network.
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Post from Sherry Mccosh
10 months ago
Heavenly Father, I know that You are in control, and I am going to praise You in the storm. I am going to dance in the rain. I don't have to understand everything, for I know that You do. Please help me focus on the right things, and I will trust You with the rest. I love You, and thank You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from David Krull
11 months ago
Amen. Thank you Jesus for this day and for the life You have given me.
Post from Dan Remley
11 months ago
God, I thank you for being with me in times of trouble. My life is in your hands,and I know that you have the best intentions for me. I will praise you not only in good times,but in times that I am being tested as well. For you are my savior. Amen ❤️
Amen!
Post from Mari Kaufmann
11 months ago
Please God Amen
Post from Mark Williams
11 months ago
Heavenly Father, I know that You are in control, and I am going to praise You in the storm. I am going to dance in the rain. I don't have to understand everything, for I know that You do. Please help me focus on the right things, and I will trust You with the rest. I love You, and thank You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.(note-I really don't dance!LOL)
Comment from Sylvia Todd
11 months ago
Amen, brother 🙏! lol, I don't either 😂
Post from Yvette York
11 months ago
Heavenly Father Please Help Me To Focus On The Right Things Always Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Post from Sylvia Todd
11 months ago
Good morning, everyone, may you have a most joyful Wednesday! 🌻💛🙏
Comment from Dan Remley
11 months ago
Good evening Sylvia and pastor Dion ❤️ I hope your day was full of ❤️ love. That goes for our RHM family as well ❤️
Comment from Lynn Brown
11 months ago
Good morning Sylvia & Pastor Dion!🌞
Post from Laura Clark
11 months ago
What a powerful Word today, Pastor. We know that daily praise is so so important!! Many times we allow the enemy to direct our focus on the circus of a world we live in. That's when our fears and comparisons to others take over.
Dear Father, May Your name be praised every single day and throughout the day. May we lose the fears that often grip our hearts and minds. In Jesus' Holy and powerful name I pray, Amen 🙏
Comment from Dan Remley
11 months ago
I love what you have written here Laura❤️Amen
Post from Kevin J. Eck
11 months ago
Heavenly Father, Let me not forget that you are there with me in the middle of the Storm. I am your Child Lord, and I know you take care of your Children! In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
11 months ago
Amen and Amen, this I pray!!! 🙏 I trust You Lord, depend and wait on You, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, You know what's best!!! 🙏❤️
Post from Marisa Jackson
11 months ago
Amen 🙏!! Amen 🙏!! Amen 🙏 ❤️🙏❤️🙏!!
Post from Wesley Paulus
11 months ago
Amen!
Post from Shara Abel
11 months ago
So many impossible situations turned into being for my good by God, the only one who could! Sometimes those situations that seem impossible or terrible are actually a true Godsend! Thank you Lord! Thank you Pastor!
Post from Jackie Tipton
11 months ago
Amen
Post from Wanda Pennington
11 months ago
Yes Lord, I trust You will everything, Amen!!
Post from Debi Burton
11 months ago
Heavenly Father, I know that You are in control, and I am going to praise You in the storm. I am going to dance in the rain. I don't have to understand everything, for I know that You do. Please help me focus on the right things, and I will trust You with the rest. I love You, and thank You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from Celeste Strenn
11 months ago
Amen❣️
Amen
Post from Bella Colliander
11 months ago
Heavenly Father, please help me focus on the right things and I'll trust You with the rest. I love you and are so grateful for all you do in my life. In Jesus name. Amen!🕊️
Post from Lynn Brown
11 months ago
Father, help me to trust and focus on You! Amen.
Post from Raju Williams
11 months ago
Amen.Hallelujah.🙏🙏
Post from Theresa Bright
11 months ago
Amen 🙏🏻
Post from Candy Laventure
11 months ago
Amen!
Post from Gloria Nebarez
11 months ago
Amen, thank you Jesus
Post from Elena Vasquez
11 months ago
Amen
Post from Dana Rozell
11 months ago
Amen!
Post from Schalk de Beer
11 months ago
Yes Abba Father, my trust is in You, and I will praise You in my circumstances, amen.
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 day ago
Pastor, will you be able to add your music on there too?🙏
Comment from Debi Burton
2 days ago
✅
Comment from Schalk de Beer
3 days ago
Thank you, i joined ✝️🛐
Comment from Lynn Brown
3 days ago
Thank you Pastor Dion for another way to reach out to those who need to hear the Word!
Comment from Nell Neathery
3 days ago
Wow,,,that is fantastic and awesome news! I will defnitely go over there, since I can't go over there toward my home in the East! I would like to go much further than that: The Holy Land!