Winning Wars with Worship

“This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” [1]

“After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat 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.’ As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.” [2]

King Jehoshaphat won a war with worship unto God. He appointed to sing to the Lord. They praised the Lord. They gave thanks to the Lord. The Lord won the battle for them.

But the worship did not end after the enemy was defeated.

“On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berakah, where they praised the Lord. This is why it is called the Valley of Berakah to this day. Then, led by Jehoshaphat, all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the Lord had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies. They entered Jerusalem and went to the temple of the Lord with harps, lyres, and trumpets.” [3]

They continued to praise the Lord for four days after the victory. They were filled with joy. They broke out their string instruments and horns and worshipped the Lord some more.

A good example for us.

[1] 2 Chronicles 20:15
[2] 2 Chronicles 20:21-22
[3] 2 Chronicles 20:26-28