Stand . . . When Discouraged

A Vast Army of Discouragement - 2 Chronicles 20:1-2, Ephesians 6:10-11

Every Story has a Past - 2 Chronicles 16:7-13

Asa (King of Judah) <-----------> Baasha (King of Israel)
           /
Ben-Hadad (King of Aram)


3 Questions

1. Who do I really rely on?
2. Is my heart fully committed to the Lord?
3. Who do you seek help from?
   

A New Story - 2 Chronicles 20:3-5

A Strategy to Defeat Discouragement

• • Inquire of the Lord
  • Proclaim a fast
  • Come together to seek help from the Lord
  • Stand up!

Pray Big! - 2 Chronicles 20:6-12

• How big is your God? (vs 6)
• Will you stand in His presence? (vs 9)
• Who do you cry out to? (vs 9)
• Where are your eyes? (vs 12)

God Answers - 2 Chronicles 20:14-17

• Do not be afraid
• Do not be discouraged
• The battle is not yours . . . but God's
• You will not have to fight this battle
• Stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give
• Go out and face them
• The Lord will be with you

God Results - 2 Chronicles 20:18-29

• Worship creates change (vs 18-22)
• Their enemies destroyed each other (vs 23)
• The Fear of the Lord (vs 29)
• Peace - God gives rest (vs 30)