"LORD, WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO,
BUT OUR EYES ARE ON YOU." -2 Chronicles 20:12
This helpless cry of despair came from King Jehoshaphat, who was known to have a "heart that was courageous in the ways of the Lord."
But not this time.
He and his people, even the little ones, had gathered to seek the Lord, after learning that a great horde of three nations was coming armed to fight against them.
Even though Jehoshaphat was characteristically known to be courageous, he was understandably afraid as he was about to face this powerful enemy. And it is at this point, that Jehoshaphat admits his powerlessness and perplexity, but also chooses to look to God.
Have you ever been in a situation where your world is shaken, and you no longer feel courageous in the ways of God? Your faith in Him is thrown off balance, as the ground shifts under you? It's a scary thing to feel powerless and confused, as you face things beyond your control, and feel unable to keep your feet and faith steady underneath you.
Just as dancers fix their eyes on just one point in order to maintain their balance while they spin and twirl; so Jehoshaphat fixed his eyes on the Lord, when he did not know what to do.
When he set His eyes on the Lord, after acknowledging who God was and remembering what He had done for his people in the past; and confessing his own powerlessness; God revealed Himself, in such a wonderful way.
He told Jehoshaphat, not to "be afraid or dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours, but" Mine.
All that Jehoshaphat and the people had to do was to go out and meet that army. They had to position themselves to see what the Lord would do and STAND FIRM.
God was not asking them to be passive or to avoid this battle. They still had to go out to seek and face their enemy, but it was so that they could see God fight for them.
They were told that they didn't need to be afraid as they went out, because the Lord had promised to be with them.
Equipped with this encouraging truth, Jehoshaphat led his people to meet the enemy, all the while, singing praises of thanksgiving to God.
And because they kept their eyes fixed on the Lord, they were able to keep their balance, while they stood firm and saw the salvation of the Lord on their behalf.
As you face unsettling trials, and shifting circumstances that throw you off balance, remember to fix your eyes on your Savior, with this simple, honest plea for help: "Lord, I do not know what to do, but my eyes are on you."
Fix your eyes on Jesus, who has already fought your biggest battle by reconciling you to your Father by taking the punishment you deserve. In the knowledge of what he has accomplished, sing joyfully to your God, as you go out to face the trials that have shaken you. Position yourself and stand firm in the belief that God is GOOD and in control of all things, so that you can expectantly look for what He will do on your behalf. -Reushann Cox image
Hebrews 12:2
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,
the author and perfecter of our faith,
who for the joy set before Him endured the cross,
scorning its shame, and sat down
at the right hand of the throne of God.
