Jehoshaphat’s Call For Help

When the Aramean chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat in his royal robes, they went after him. “There is the king of Israel!” They shouted. But Jehoshaphat called out, and the LORD saved him. God helped him by turning the attackers away from him.

2 Chronicles 18:31

During battle, the wicked King Ahab of Israel disguised himself as a foot soldier. This cowardly act left his ally, a brightly robed King Jehoshaphat, a sitting duck for their common enemy, the Arameans. Although God had warned Jehoshaphat about allying with Ahab, Jehoshaphat did so anyway. Despite his error, Jehoshaphat knew where to turn when he was in trouble. He called out to God. His story should soften our pride—especially when we try to cling to our own faulty decisions. His prayer—“Lord, save me”—should become our own when we find ourselves in trouble.

Aren’t you glad you never encounter “I told you so” in prayer? Turn to God for help when you know you need it—even when you don’t deserve it.

• Dear Lord, forgive my pride and sinfulness. Come save me . . .