DEVOTION - WED. 14TH JANUARY: JEHOSHAPHAT, Winning Battles Through Direction and Praise

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WEDNESDAY, 14TH JANUARY 2026

SERIES 2 — OBEDIENCE, STRATEGY & TRANSITION

DAY 14 — JEHOSHAPHAT, Winning Battles Through Direction and Praise

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Anchor Scriptures

2 Chronicles 20:12
“O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.”

2 Chronicles 20:15
“Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.”

2 Chronicles 20:21–22
“And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD… And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir…”

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Opening Thought

Not every battle is won by strength.
Some battles are won by direction.
Others are won by praise.

Jehoshaphat teaches us that when divine direction meets worship, God steps into the battlefield.

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Reflection

Jehoshaphat faced a crisis that exceeded his capacity. Multiple enemies gathered against Judah, and there was no natural strategy to defeat them.

Instead of panicking, Jehoshaphat did something profound:
He sought the Lord.

He admitted his weakness openly:

“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.”

That confession unlocked divine direction.

God responded with clarity:

“The battle is not yours, but God’s.”

Then came the unusual instruction — praise before victory.

Jehoshaphat placed singers in front of the army, not soldiers.
Praise became the strategy.
Worship became the weapon.

And as they praised, God fought.

Here is the truth for 2026:
Some victories will not come through struggle — they will come through alignment and praise.

Jehoshaphat teaches us:

• Direction precedes deliverance

• Worship silences fear

• Praise activates divine intervention

When God gives direction, obedience must follow — even when the instruction feels unconventional.

In this new season, do not fight battles God has already claimed.
Seek His direction.
Follow His instruction.
Praise Him in advance.

That is how battles turn into testimonies.

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Prayer

Father, I surrender every battle beyond my strength into Your hands. Teach me to seek Your direction before I react. I refuse fear, panic, and confusion. I choose trust, obedience, and praise. As I lift my voice in worship, step into my situations and fight for me. Let every battle before me turn into a testimony of Your power and glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Declarations

The battle is not mine — it belongs to the Lord.
I receive divine direction in every conflict.
Praise is my weapon and obedience is my strategy.
God fights for me as I stay aligned with Him.
I walk into victory and new glory in 2026.

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Spirit Challenge

Identify one battle you’ve been trying to fight alone.
Pause.
Ask God for direction.
Then intentionally praise Him — before you see the victory.

Remember: praise is not a reaction; it is a declaration of trust.

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Closing Exhortation

Jehoshaphat won because he listened, obeyed, and praised.

Let God direct your steps.
Let praise lead your response.
And watch battles bow to divine glory.

Welcome to 2026 — Our Year of Divine Direction into New Glory.

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