After consulting the people, Jehosaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: " Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever."
He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire.
He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.
Consider well her ramparts, view her citadels, that you may tell of them to the next generation.
From 2 Chronicles 20
Psalm 46, 47 48 NIV
The verses of today do point to many of God's attributes: love, peace, power, provider and others may come to mind without much effort.
Jehoshaphat, in his victory appoints men to sing praise for God's love does endure forever. His love is one of the many unchanging attributes of God.
God, in His power, does cause wars to end. God does break, shatter and burn weapons of destruction.
He does choose for us our inheritance, and has given us our path to salvation by His Son's death on the cross to redeem us and provide us entry into heaven.
In view of all He has done, we are tasked to tell of His great provision to the next generation, our children. The battle is not ours, but rather the Lord's.
How do you praise the Lord with your time, talent and treasure?
Where do you look for peace, inheritance?
Do you tell the story to your children?
Pray for the Spirit to guide you through this day.
In Christ,
David P
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