Day 162

1 Kings 20:23-22:9; 2 Chronicles 18:1-8. “Listening Amidst the Noise”

Jehoshaphat was listed as “a good king, but…”  He fell short in seeing things through to the end.  He did not completely destroy idolatry in Judah.  He did not think through the long-term results of his decisions; be it allying with a wicked king, or allying his son in marriage to a wicked king.  His poor decisions resulted in mediocrity as a parent and a king.
However, he is to be commended for how he sought the desire of the LORD regarding the decision to go to battle against the Arameans.  Jehoshaphat wanted to hear from God and recognized that Ahab’s prophets were not of God.  Ahab also knew there was a difference.  In fact, Ahab recognized that often the messages from God’s prophets were different than that of his idol-worshipping prophets.
Although the noise of 400 erroneous prophets was loud around him Jehoshaphat wanted to hear even just one quiet voice from God.  How well do you recognize God’s voice and His message?  Does the noise of the world get in the way?

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?