He sought his father’s God and obeyed his commands instead of following the evil practices of the kingdom of Israel. 5So the Lord established Jehoshaphat’s control over the kingdom of Judah.
He was deeply committed to#17:6 Hebrew His heart was courageous in. the ways of the Lord. He removed the pagan shrines and Asherah poles from Judah.
Then the fear of the Lord fell over all the surrounding kingdoms so that none of them wanted to declare war on Jehoshaphat.
Lord God, my Father,
May I only follow your will this day and may you fortify my path to protect me from the enemy that wants me to stray. Give me a courageous faith that reflects your goodness to this world. May evil and all it’s influence be revealed in truth.
In Jesus name,
Amen