1 Kings 22:4-5 NLT
“So the king of Israel summoned the prophets, about 400 of them, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I hold back?” They all replied, “Yes, go right ahead! The Lord will give the king victory.” But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not also a prophet of the LORD here? We should ask him the same question.””
1 Kings 22:6-7 NLT
“King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah, dressed in their royal robes, were sitting on thrones at the threshing floor near the gate of Samaria. All of Ahab’s prophets were prophesying there in front of them. One of them, Zedekiah son of Kenaanah, made some iron horns and proclaimed, “This is what the LORD says: With these horns you will gore the Arameans to death!” All the other prophets agreed. “Yes,” they said, “go up to Ramoth-gilead and be victorious, for the LORD will give the king victory!” Meanwhile, the messenger who went to get Micaiah said to him, “Look, all the prophets are promising victory for the king. Be sure that you agree with them and promise success.” But Micaiah replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will say only what the LORD tells me to say.”” 1 Kings 22:10-14 NLT
““Arrest him!” the king of Israel ordered. “Take him back to Amon, the governor of the city, and to my son Joash. Give them this order from the king: ‘Put this man in prison, and feed him nothing but bread and water until I return safely from the battle!’” But Micaiah replied, “If you return safely, it will mean that the LORD has not spoken through me!” Then he added to those standing around, “Everyone mark my words!”” 2 Chronicles 18:25-27 NLT
“Meanwhile, the king of Aram had issued these orders to his chariot commanders: “Attack only the king of Israel! Don’t bother with anyone else.” So 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 18:30-31 NLT
O: 1 To ask was seem less. As if it was something he habitually did. 2 Not every prophet is a prophet of God. 3 Even though the prophet spoke against the victory the King still went to Battle. 4 Jesophat stayed true to his word that they are one but since he consulted the prophet of God, God spared his life. 5 A random arrow shot in the crowd hit the king directly and he bleed out by evening. 6 When God speaks his words are true and comes to past no matter if the recipient of his message believes or not. The one whom believes will be spared but the one who doesn't believe will see death.
A: Consult God in every decision. He controls my thoughts, not the behavior of others. Not every one who says Lord Lord are true followers of Christ. Persist to speak to the one who truly is his anointed. Never be afraid to speak out when God has already given you what you need to say. Even if 400 other speakers are speaking the opposite. Let them oppose his words and continue to be loyal but Christ centered and my life will be spared. There are no random acts, God word is intentional. No matter if all who hear the message don't accept it, if I am the one who believes, my life will be spared.
P: Gracious Lord, magnificent and mighty. Holy, holy, holly is your name. Your kingdom is here and it dwells among us. Your will be done in me as I am in this world but not of itt. Just as the prophet Micaiah, as surely as you live, I will say only what you tell me to say. Deliver me from longing the approval of man, may I only long for the approval of Jeaus Christ. Give me this day the power to overcome negative thoughts. May your light and life flow through me. I choose life and blessing in Jesus name, amen
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