In Second Chronicles, chapter twenty, verse fifteen, the demonstration of strength and power of faith by praising God in a song in the face of battle. Similarly, Paul exhorts believers to “be strong in the Lord and the power of His might” as they fight against the powers and spiritual forces of Satan.
Jehosaphat did not realize who God was until he had to call upon the Almighty One himself. Before, he asked the one praying to the Lord to enquire and would wait for the result through the servant of God. The King of Judah became fearful and showed signs of having admitted fear. Today, people are enough to induce you to have recourse to God: now do not give way to that fear which would drive you from him. The battle is not yours: It is not in your cause, nor your strength, that you engage. The battle is for God: He will interest himself in your favor, as you have desired, and will fight for you. Jehoshaphat and his army now were, which stood upon high ground, just had to show up and God will take care of the rest. The King of Judah will not need to strike a stroke, nor need touse his weapons, but only be the spectators to witness the defeat of the enemy. The requirement is to encourage them to trust God, though the danger was very threatening, and to expect certain victory and deliverance.
The Spirit of prophecy came upon a Levite amid the congregation. The Spirit, like the wind, blows where and on whom He listeth. He encouraged them to trust in God. Let the Christian soldier go out against his spiritual enemies, and the God of peace will make him more than a conqueror. Our trials will prove our gain. The advantage will be all our own, but the whole glory must be given to God.