Day 180- The Bible Recap

Today's reading is 1 Kings 22 and 2 Chronicles 18. Here's what stood out to me:

Instead of being content and grateful for times of peace, after three years, Ahab and Jehoshaphat met up and began discussing a plot of land they owned but didn't occupy. Ahab asked Jehoshaphat to join him in invading the land and getting it back. Jehoshaphat wanted to go to the LORD first.

Ahab's "prophets" were not men of God but rather, most likely, government officials who worshipped Baal. When they gave their advice, Jehoshaphat asked if there were other prophets of the LORD they could ask.

Ahab didn't like Micaiah because his prophecies always proved troublesome for him...most likely because he spoke truth from the LORD and the other "prophets" told Ahab what he wanted to hear.

It was asked of Micaiah to agree with the popular opinion, but Micaiah refused and told them what the LORD said, which was that if they went into battle, Ahab would be killed. That definitely took bravery and courage, and he eventually ended up in prison as a result. Doing the right thing doesn't always result in the outcome we want, but it's still the right thing!

Ahab attempted to save his life by disguising himself while telling Jehoshaphat to still wear his robe.

When the Syrians see Jehoshaphat, they think it's Ahab, but Jehoshaphat cried out to the LORD in prayer, and the Syrians realize their mistake and call all the men to stop pursuit. But one soldier drew his bow at random and struck Ahab and killed him...just like the LORD said.

This is another one of my favorite accounts in the Bible because it's a powerful reminder that God's plans are never thwarted by man. God's will will be done! And remember, it all began with pride of the eyes and a lack of contentment.

~Ann Mays