What to Do When you Don't Know What to Do

Grace Bible Church of Conway's Podcast

In the sermon "What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do" by Tommy Walls, the focus is on finding guidance and comfort in the face of overwhelming difficulties, illustrated through the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20. Walls begins by addressing the common human experience of feeling besieged by multiple problems simultaneously, leading to a sense of helplessness and desperation. He recounts how Jehoshaphat, facing an insurmountable threat from multiple armies, turned to God for help by seeking the Lord, proclaiming a fast, and gathering the people to pray.
Walls outlines several key actions taken by Jehoshaphat that serve as a model for believers:
1. Invoking the Sovereignty of God: Jehoshaphat acknowledges God's supreme power and control over all nations and situations, reinforcing faith that nothing is beyond God's capability to handle.
2. Invoking the Providence of God: He recalls God's past deeds and faithfulness, reminding the people of how God had helped them before and trusting that He will do so again.
3. Involving the Promises of God: Jehoshaphat leans on God's promises, particularly those related to the temple, where God assured that prayers made in times of distress would be heard and answered.
4. Invalidating the Enemies of God: He points out that the enemies of Judah had no legitimate claim over God's people, drawing a parallel to the Christian's victory over sin and Satan through Christ.
5. Inviting the Presence and Power of God: Finally, Jehoshaphat prays for God's intervention, demonstrating reliance on God’s power to deliver them from their dire situation.
The narrative culminates in God’s miraculous intervention, where the enemies of Judah turn on each other, leading to their complete defeat without Judah having to fight. Walls emphasizes the importance of worship and praise in times of trouble, noting how Jehoshaphat's people sang praises to God, which led to their deliverance. He concludes by encouraging believers to trust in God's faithfulness, to stand still and witness God's salvation, and to lean on worship as a powerful response to life's challenges. Through the story of Jehoshaphat, Walls illustrates that in moments of uncertainty and weakness, turning to God and relying on His sovereignty, providence, promises, and power will lead to deliverance and peace.