Jehoshaphat notices that something isn’t right about the so-called “prophets.” Godly leaders pursue wisdom & discernment.Īhab knows Jehoshaphat is a godly man-his intention is to sway Jehoshaphat’s decision for war, by bringing in “prophets.” However, Jehoshaphat uses discernment and wisdom.Jehoshaphat illustrates that all things should be brought to the Lord first-especially in relation to life changing decisions that involve the welfare of others. In leadership, whenever involved in an uncertainty, seeking the Lord becomes essential. Jehoshaphat displays the importance of making godly decisions. A godly leader knows that God orders his steps and is content with walking in those steps. Godly leaders are peacemakers-they know how to bring unity.Īhab’s appeal to convince Jehoshaphat to engage his enemy does not undermine Jehoshaphat’s faith. Regardless, Jehoshaphat considered Ahab a brother. It was most likely Ahab’s evil wife, Jezebel, that led him astray. ![]() Yet, when Ahab humbled himself, God saw his heart and delivered him ( 1 Kings 21:29). As the Scriptures reveal, “Ahab did more to provoke the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger than all the kings of Israel who were before him” ( 1 Kings 16:33). Israel and Judah had been at war for generations-Jehoshaphat desired to see them unite.Īhab was an interesting character to say the least. As Jesus stated, “Blessed are the peacemakers…” ( Matthew 5:9). Godly leaders recognize the greater good and seek to quell division. Nonetheless, Jehoshaphat sees that they are neighbours, originally of the same covenant, and brothers. King Ahab was far from a godly man perhaps like someone who left the faith.
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