When We Don’t Know What To Do

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We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.
                                                           2 Chronicles 20:12b

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When a friend asks, “Where would you like to meet for lunch?”, are you quick to respond with a suggestion? I admit that I’m one of those people who can be very indecisive. I don’t like to make the decision.
 
On the other hand, when someone close to me shares a situation they are going through, I can be quick to say too much. Or, when I’m going through a personal issue, I tend to want to fix it and move forward too quickly with a plan. The latter two examples don’t leave room for God to work. I am taking matters in my own hands.
 
You may think, “She is all over the place!” You would be correct in your assessment. I can go from one extreme to the other, indecisive to controlling! 
 
Is it just me, or do you find yourself in similar situations from time to time? We know the correct answer is to seek the Lord’s face.  “You have said, ‘Seek My face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.’” (Psalm 27:8)
 
We are also to call out for His wisdom. (James 1:5-8)
As we seek His face in Scripture and pray for ourselves and others, we are to ask for His wisdom. 
 
But, what about the situations in our lives that cause us to cry out to God saying, “Lord, I don’t know what to do!” 
The Lord provides wonderful guidance, for these times in our lives, through 2 Chronicles 20:1-19.
 
Jehoshaphat is the king of Judah at this time. Scripture tells us that he sought the Lord and followed in obedience. (2 Chronicles 17:3-4) In 2 Chronicles 20:2, Jehoshaphat learns that, “A great multitude is coming against you.” We, as believers, can all think of circumstances that make us feel overwhelmed by the impending battle we sense is ahead.
 
How did Jehoshaphat respond to this news? The answer is two-fold. “Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.” (2 Chronicles 20:3)
 
First, we find that he was afraid, but then immediately seeks God and calls for a fast. I love how this is an all in one sentence. As I read it I feel that we are getting a picture of what is going on in his mind. “I am afraid. God, I come to You!” 
 
When the storms of life come, I want it said of me, “Then Kim was afraid and set her face to seek the Lord.” I challenge you to fill your name in this verse, Then _________ was afraid and set her/his face to seek the Lord.
 
As we make the choice to seek His face, the Holy Spirit will enable us to continue to persevere.
 
Jehoshaphat sought God in prayer. His prayer began by praising God for who He is, and what He does. Then the king goes on to acknowledge what God has done for them. (2 Chronicles 20:6-7) Finally, he brings his request before the Lord, believing God will answer. “And You will hear and save.” (2 Chronicles 20:9b) 
 
The king ends his prayer with, “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” (2 Chronicles 20:12b)
The King of kings answers, “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.” (2 Chronicles 20:15b)
 
When we bring our difficulties to God, acknowledging we don’t know what to do, remember that He will fight for us! 
We are not alone. He goes before us.
 
“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail your nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:8

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