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Devotional for October 14, 2026

FEAR AND FOCUS

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 2 Chronicles 20:3-4

And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. So Judah gathered together to ask help from the LORD; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

Additional Verses

📖 2 Chronicles 20:1-30; Matthew 15:21-28; Acts 16:16-40

When king Jehoshaphat of Judah learnt that a great multitude of his enemies was coming against him to attack him, he knew he was completely out numbered, Jehoshaphat feared and focused on seeking the face of the LORD for deliverance. Jehoshaphat was indeed a wise king. He did not fear and surrender to the enemy, but he feared and focused on God. He set himself on seeking the LORD his deliverer. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah and the whole of Judah gathered together to ask help from the LORD. Jehoshaphat did not seek help from other nations around him like Egypt, but he sought help from the LORD. Jehoshaphat depended upon the Law of God. He was a doer of the Word of God. In 2 Chronicles 20:5-12 he earnestly prayed to God. He refused to allow the multitude of his enemies to dictate to him the direction of his faith. Because Jehoshaphat was sincere and his words of prayer were mixed with faith, God heard him and answered his prayer. In 2 Chronicles 20:17, the LORD gave the following assurance of victory to Jehoshaphat and all Judah, “You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourself, and stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem! Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you.” When Jehoshaphat obeyed the voice of the LORD, God certainly gave him the victory against all his enemies. It is the same with you, whatever situation you may be facing, do not fear, but just focus on God the way Jehoshaphat did. Never underestimate the power of the Word of God. When the Word of God enters into your heart, darkness disappears, fear gives way to faith and confusion gives way to direction. Get down on your knees, meditate upon God’s promises for you in His Word. Be in prayer and fasting in all earnest and sincerity of heart and mind. Position yourself in that position where whatever you will say or do will attract God’s attention and commitment. Paul and Silas in Acts Chapter 16 were beaten and imprisoned for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. They never complained about their conditions or feared the Jewish leaders who were persecuting them, or loose focus of their mission. Instead, they focused on God. Acts 16:25 says, “About midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open and everybody’s chains came loose.” The Lord God responded to their prayers and they were all freed. This is what Jehoshaphat did. This is what Elijah and Elisha did. This is what David did. This is what Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego did. This is what Peter and John and the other Apostles did. This is what Paul and Silas did. The list is endless. This is what is called strong faith in God. As a child of God also, stand firm, remain focused on God because the one who called you is greater than the world that fights against you. In Him you already won the battle because Jesus Christ won the battle for you over two thousand years ago. Once you remove fear and remain focused on God, you will certainly receive attention from God. Alleluia!

Prayer

Thank You Heavenly Father for Your Word which has taught me to always make sure that I am correctly positioned so that I may attract Your attention and commitment so that Your grace will make me triumph over all my situations. In Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.