Principles for Real Success
Google Images Asa learned to seek God eagerly, be strong in the Lord and not give up (2 Chronicles 14-16). His son, Jehoshaphat, added to those principles. His story is condensed in 2 Chronicles 17 through 21:1. In Chapter 20, Jehoshaphat is facing a combined army made up of Moabites and Ammonites as well as a few other add-ons (20:1). So he does what is always wise when we are facing challenges in life; he went to the Lord for help. Principle #1: Admit you can't handle the situation and throw yourself on God's mercy. " For we have no power to face this vast army that s attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you " (20:12, NIV). Principle #2: Remember who the battle, and the victory, belongs to. " Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's " (20:15, NIV). And in case we might think that these principles give us permission to stay in our sleeping bags and sleep through the b...