“For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” 2 Chronicles 20:12b.
I am sure I am not alone when I admit there are times when I feel completely powerless and have no idea what to do next. This feeling resonates strongly when I think of times when family members were suffering from disease or sickness. The desire to do something was strong, but the power to change anything was completely absent.
Jehoshaphat had a massive problem in front of him when he received word that an enemy army was on its way to attack. He knew two things for certain; he had no power over the desperate situation, and he had no idea what to do. Jehoshaphat’s awareness led him to look to God quickly for help.
We do not have to hesitate. We can come transparently before the throne of God and cry to him acknowledging our own powerless bewilderment. It takes humility to approach our God in this way. Like Jehoshaphat, we can come quickly when we are simply willing to put our eyes on the God from where our help comes from.
Psalm 121:1-2 “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.”
Dear all-powerful God, help us keep our eyes on you especially when we have no idea what to do.
