Please read 2 Chronicles 18.
www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/2ch/18/1/s_385001
Meditate on verse 7.
The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, "There
is yet one man by whom we may inquire of
the LORD, but I hate him, for he never prophesies
good concerning me but always evil.
He is Micaiah, son of Imla.”
But Jehoshaphat said, "Let not the king say so."
King Ahab surrounded himself with 400 false prophets who told him what he wanted to hear (v. 5). King Jehoshaphat questioned the wisdom in that and asked to hear from a prophet of the LORD (v. 6). Reluctantly, Ahab called for Micaiah, a prophet who unapologetically spoke God’s Word, proclaiming disaster from God against King Ahab (vs. 13-22). Ahab imprisoned Micaiah for his bold sermon, and despite crazy moves to save his own life, King Ahab was killed in battle, just as God prophesied through Micaiah (vs. 25-34).
With what kind of teaching do you surround yourself? If it is what you want to hear and what makes you feel good, consider finding Biblical pastors and teachers who are not afraid to unapologetically teach all of God’s Word. Ask God to make you a Micaiah who says, “As the LORD lives, what my God says, that I will speak” (v. 13).
Pray 2 Chronicles 18:13 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).
“LORD, as You live, what You say, that I will speak!
LORD, give _________ the courage to do the same.
In Your name, Jesus~”
The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell
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