2 Chronicles 20:12 O our God, wilt thou not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that comes against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon you.
Jehoshaphat was confronted with a massive army arrayed against him. He felt weak and helpless before it; he had no might nor great numbers to defend themselves. His situation was so dire that he did not know what to do. But instead of crying and complaining he prayed. He turned his eyes upon the Lord. He “looked not on the things that are seen,” but he looked to the Lord. He had the faith to trust God in the midst of overwhelming fear. And God delivered them from the intimidating enemy against impossible odds.
Often we find ourselves facing fearful foes, whether they come in the form of ill health, no money, broken relationships, or emotional distress. At times the enemy can feel overwhelming, and we don’t know where to turn or what to do. Then we turn our eyes upon Jesus. We respond to impending trouble by praying in time of need and we trust in the love and power of God. And He comes through and lifts us up in ways we wouldn’t think of. When the enemy comes in like a flood He raises up a standard (Jesus) for us.
We would never have thought of the solution that God came up with to solve our basic problem, Sin: God became man and died for us to save us. We don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on Jesus.