2 Chronicles 18:31
As soon as the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “It is the king of Israel.” So they turned to fight against him. And Jehoshaphat cried out, and the Lord helped him; God drew them away from him.
Truth: God will forgive us for poor decisions made, even after we hear His counsel.
Have you ever made a decision you know you were not to make that put you in a place, position or state that was dangerous? This is what Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, did. He went to visit the King of Israel, Ahab. Ahab enticed him to go into battle with him against the king of Syria. However, before doing so, they both sought out God's will. Through false prophets, both were convinced to go into battle. However, one prophet, Micaiah, told them NOT to go into battle. They didn't listen. As a result of refusing to obey God's Word, they found themselves in a bad spot. This happens to us all and when it does we feel weak, shamed and helpless. This is the perfect place to be. God can come to our rescue when we find ourselves helpless. Jehoshaphat cried out to God and God drew the enemy away from him. When we cry out to God, we find deliverance. Jonah was disobedient, ran from God and the Word of His command to go to Ninevah, and found himself in the belly of the great fish. Yet, in Jonah 3 we read about Jonah crying out to God and God delivered him. Despite his disobedience, God is for us. Peter denied Christ three times. Despite his disobedience God established a relationship of love with him when the risen Lord asked him three times, "Do you love me?" God is in the business of forgiving us and coming to our rescue. He is on our side ... even when we disobey Him. That is the truth of 1 John 1:9.
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