JEHOSHAPHAT, KING OF JUDAH.
Jehoshaphat reigned for 25years in Jerusalem. He did what was right in
the sight of the Lord but he did not completely abolish idolatry among the
people. He took away the sodomites, he however joined forces with Ahab to fight
the Syrians. He persisted in seeking the face of God before going to battle, he
requested for a real prophet of the Lord when the 400 prophets prophesied
success at the battle. He was sensitive to the spirit of God, again when
Jehoshaphat joined Jehoram, son of Ahab to fight against Misha,king of Moab,
Jehoshaphat encouraged him that they should seek the face of the Lord. They
sought after Elijah and he honoured Jehoshaphat by responding to their request
for water and favour. The Moabites were smitten before them.
LESSONS
a) When a leader walks with God, God will work
with him.
b) Every godly leader must seek the face of God
before making decisions or taking actions.
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