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"Good morning, and a warm welcome to all of you this morning! It's such a joy to see all of you come and worship, and all those who have joined online as well, we welcome you on behalf of New Life Fellowship Alanka Church. I'm sure you're going to be blessed as you stay tuned.

Let's, for a moment, just look to the Lord and ask God to speak to us through His Word before we could do anything in this place. Let's calm our spirits, turn our focus upon Him, and say, 'Lord, You are here, and we want to hear Your voice, not any man's voice, not man's thoughts, but we want to hear Your voice. There's life in Your Word.'

Oh God, Father, we want to thank You for Your presence in our midst as we look to Your Word. God, You speak to us. Lord, I pray all the power that is in Your Word will be unpacked, and Your Word will bring freedom, healing, deliverance, allow us change, and transform us, oh God. Spirit of God, take complete control over this time. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.

I would like to share a few thoughts from the book of 2 Chronicles chapter 18. It's a huge chapter; I don't have time to read through the chapter, but I would love for you all to go back and read that. I just want to highlight a few things from the chapter which the Lord has put on my heart for this morning.

I strongly believe that every time we come together, the Lord speaks to us. Yes, hallelujah! Time and again, we have experienced how God speaks through His Word in a timely way. God's Word is timeless, yet it is timely. I believe the Lord is going to speak to us this morning as well, in a powerful way.

The whole subject of today's word would be 'A Godly Man in an Ungodly Situation.' What are the things that happen to a Godly Man when he finds himself in an ungodly situation? That's something that I would like to look at this morning.

To set the context, I would want to read a couple of verses from 2 Chronicles chapter 18, and I'll take it from there. If you have your Bibles, you can open your Bibles to Here's a grammatically corrected version of the continuation:

"2 Chronicles chapter 18 depicts Jehoshaphat enjoying great prestige and esteem. He made an alliance with Ahab of Israel by having his son marry Ahab's daughter. A few years later, he went to Samaria to visit Ahab, who prepared a grand banquet for him and his officials. They slaughtered numerous sheep, goats, and cattle for the feast.

Then, Ahab enticed Jehoshaphat to join forces with him to recover Ramoth Gilead. To set the context, it's important to understand that there are two kings in this passage: Ahab and Jehoshaphat. The Kingdom of Israel is divided into two parts, the northern Kingdom, ruled by Ahab, and the southern Kingdom, known as Judah, ruled by Jehoshaphat.

Jehoshaphat was a God-fearing king who sought and pleased God, bringing about reforms and leading the nation into revival. Ahab, on the other hand, was one of the most wicked kings in Israel's history. He married Jezebel, a heathen woman who introduced idolatry and persecuted God's prophets.

Despite Jehoshaphat's godly nature, he crossed lines by making an alliance with Ahab. This raises questions about how we, as godly people, navigate relationships and boundaries with the world. We are marked by God as His children and called to be distinct.

Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab led to blessings from God, but it also drew God's displeasure. This illustrates the tension between seeking God's favor and compromising with worldly practices for gain. God rebuked Jehoshaphat through the prophet Jehu, questioning why he helped the wicked and loved those who hated the Lord.

Though God was angry with Jehoshaphat for this alliance, there was still some good in him. He had removed idols from the land and committed himself to seeking God. This serves as a reminder that even in our failings, God sees the good in us.

As believers, we may find ourselves in similar situations as Jehoshaphat, tempted to compromise our values for worldly gain. But we must remember that God is enough for us. We don't need to resort to ungodly means to be blessed. Walking with God faithfully brings His favor and blessings into our lives.

So, let's resist the temptation to follow the ways of the world and continue walking with God. His favor will manifest in our lives in due time. Turn to your neighbor and say, 'God is enough.' Are any of you feeling the pressure to do what others are doing to succeed? Remember, God's favor is sufficient for us.

Jehoshaphat's story serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us of the importance of maintaining our faithfulness to God even in the face of worldly temptations."

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"We find ourselves in the shoes of Jehoshaphat. There are a lot of good things in us; we are the children of God. We come to church, we pray, we give, we are involved in ministry, we seek a godly life, we love people. However, if we're honest, there are also some bad things in us—a little bit of sin, a little bit of jealousy, a little bit of doubt, a little bit of fear, a little bit of lust, a little bit of greed. There are so many little things in our lives that aren't quite right.

If we're not aware of these things and careful to overcome them, there's a chance these little things can lead us in an ungodly direction. That's what we see in the life of Jehoshaphat. He was a good man, a believer who feared and pleased God. Yet, he was tempted and ended up making an ungodly alliance.

The first point I would like to share this morning is to avoid ungodly alliances. Jesus said, 'You are in this world, but you don't belong to this world.' So, what am I saying this morning? Should we completely disconnect from the world, disassociate ourselves from the world, and have nothing to do with this world, becoming like monks and hermits, living in caves and mountains? No, that's not what I'm saying.

We are called to be witnesses in this world, to influence and impact this world. We will find ourselves in relationships and associations with this world, but we have to be careful where we draw the line. Many times, I've seen people's lives ruined, careers, studies, marriages destroyed because they weren't careful about drawing clear lines.

The perspectives, values, thought patterns, and priorities of the people of the world are so different from those of God's people. These two things cannot go together. So, one of the greatest decisions we can make in our lives is whom we choose to be our friends, whom we choose to associate with. This is something as believers we have to constantly think about and be careful about how far we go.

There's an old saying: 'Tell me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are.' Another way of putting it is that you are constantly becoming a person who is an average of the five people you're surrounded with and the five books you're reading. I know this generation doesn't read books, but what you're watching and listening to has a constant influence on you.

Friends, brothers, sisters, this is something very powerful. It might not sound very spiritual, but it can have a huge impact on your life. How you choose your friendships, how you choose your associations—this is something very important. As I already said, I'm not saying to disconnect or disassociate. I'm not saying that, but you should be able to draw clear lines.

For instance, look at the difference in values between the people of the world and God's people. For the people of the world, Sunday is a holiday, but for God's people, it's a holy day. Why? Because that's the day we come to worship God together, fellowship with people, and hear God's word. It's a beautiful occasion where we come together to experience God's presence.

But if you are closely associated with the people of the world, there comes a point where lines are crossed without your awareness. For them, Sunday is a day of relaxation, shopping, movies, and parties. And somewhere down the line, you'll be dragged into their thought patterns, and many things that are fun and entertaining for them are outright sin for us.

They don't understand those values, and when we're so closely connected, there comes a point where we're dragged into that without even being aware. We'll have to face the consequences of it. We have to be very careful about it. That's what Jehoshaphat experienced when he ended up in a disaster due to his association with an ungodly person.

I'm sure you all love stories. I thought children would be here for them; I could tell the story. I think that noise was so high that they have been ushered out. Last weekend was a wonderful time of VBS, a fantastic time. We'll be hearing a lot about it later today. Today, the teachers thought probably they can relax and sit, but no, children don't allow us to relax.

Anyway, I'm sure that while growing up, you've heard stories of crocodiles and monkeys. Long, long ago, nobody knows how long ago, but some time back, there was a crocodile in a river. One afternoon, it was looking for prey for a good lunch. As it was swimming across the river, from afar, it saw a monkey sitting on a tree. The crocodile thought, 'This can be a good, tasty meal for me this afternoon.'

As he approaches the riverbed, the monkey also notices the crocodile and starts throwing some tasty fruits from the tree to the crocodile. The crocodile enjoys them for the day, all the while strategizing how to get the monkey down, attack him, kill him, and have his lunch. However, it enjoys the fruit for that day and gets satisfied.

Every day, the crocodile keeps coming, and the monkey keeps throwing fruits. Slowly, a friendship develops, and they start conversing, fellowshipping, and talking about their days. All the while, the crocodile is strategizing how to get the monkey.

One day, the crocodile comes up with a strategy. He tells the monkey that there are better trees with better fruits on the other side of the river. He offers to take the monkey there so he can enjoy better fruits and share them with the crocodile. The monkey falls for it and agrees.

As they sit on the crocodile in the middle of the river, the crocodile starts sinking. Suddenly, the monkey gets shocked and asks the crocodile what he's doing. The crocodile replies, 'It's time for my lunch, and you're going to be my meal for the day. I'm going to start with the tastiest part of your body, your heart.'

The monkey quickly responds, 'Whenever I come out, I leave my heart in the tree and come on top of the tree. If you take me back to the river shore, I'll get my heart for you, and you can have what you desire.' The crocodile believes him and takes the monkey back to the shore.

The monkey quickly jumps back to the tree, laughing at the misery of the crocodile. What's the point of the story? Crocodiles and monkeys are never meant to be together. Especially one is always strategizing how to have the other as food.

In a folk story like this, there's a possibility of conversation and friendship, but in real life, there's no possibility. Similarly, we, as God's people, should be cautious about whom we associate with and the alliances we form. We shouldn't compromise our values or beliefs for worldly gain. Let's choose our friendships and associations wisely, drawing clear lines between the values of the world and God's values."

But here's the thing: sometimes God's "no" is just as important as His "yes." When God says no, it's because He sees the bigger picture. He knows what's best for us, even if we can't see it at the time.

Back to the story of Jehoshaphat, even though the prophet Micaiah warned against going to battle, Jehoshaphat still went along with Ahab's plan. He ignored the warning, perhaps because he was swept up in the momentum of the moment, the pressure from Ahab, or the desire for victory.

This is a common mistake we make as believers. We let our desires, our ambitions, or the influence of others overshadow God's will. We might pray for guidance, but when the answer doesn't align with what we want, we push it aside and do what we think is best.

But here's the thing: God's will is not always easy or convenient. Sometimes it requires us to go against the crowd, to swim against the current, and to trust Him even when it seems counterintuitive.

Jehoshaphat's decision to go to battle despite the warning from the prophet Micaiah led to disastrous consequences. Ahab was killed in the battle, and Jehoshaphat narrowly escaped with his life. It was only by God's grace that he survived.

So what can we learn from this? First, we need to be discerning about the alliances we make and the counsel we heed. Not everything that looks good on the surface is aligned with God's will. We need to seek His guidance and be willing to obey even when it goes against our own desires.

Second, we need to be humble enough to accept God's "no" as well as His "yes." His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. We may not always understand His reasoning, but we can trust that He has our best interests at heart.

Finally, we need to be willing to stand firm in our faith, even when it's unpopular or difficult. Jehoshaphat may have made a mistake in following Ahab into battle, but he remained a man of God throughout his life. He learned from his mistakes and continued to seek the Lord's guidance in all he did.

In conclusion, let's be like Jehoshaphat in his moments of faithfulness and learn from his mistakes. Let's seek God's guidance in all we do, be willing to accept His will, and stand firm in our faith, even when it's challenging. And may we always remember that God's ways are perfect, even when they don't align with our own.

"I could easily be blessed in my life, so why is God not making a way for me? Why is God closing this door? And sometimes, even knowing that it is not God's will, we say, 'I'll still do it,' and go with those decisions. And sooner or later, we realize that what we have done is a great mistake. Likewise, we see Jehoshaphat doing that. In spite of knowing what is the will of God, he goes ahead.

Now, I just want a few minutes to tell you the game plan here, the war strategy. You see, in those days, in wars, there were a lot of strategies. Each king used to strategize how to tackle the war, how to win the battle. The Arameans had a strategy. What was their strategy? Their strategy was, 'Let's not waste our resources and efforts on anybody else, but let's all focus on the king.' That's the game strategy, the war plan of the Arameans.

Now, what is the plan of King Ahab? He has heard the word from the Lord, but he is disobeying, rebelling somewhere inside his heart. 'What if this prophet's word comes true? What if this is from the Lord?' And what does he do? He disguises himself, he masquerades himself, and he tells King Jehoshaphat, 'You wear the royal robe.' Look at the innocence of this king. Sometimes, worldly people are smarter, more cunning. We simply get absorbed into their plans and strategies, like fools. King Jehoshaphat was in that situation. He's wearing the royal robes. Now, suddenly, the Arameans see King Jehoshaphat in the royal robes, and they presume him to be the king. And everybody attacks him, turns against him, and he is about to be killed.

And that time, what happens? There's something interesting that I want to share. 2 Chronicles 18:31-32. So when the Aramean chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat in his royal robes, they went after him, 'There is the king of Israel!' they shouted. But Jehoshaphat called out, and the Lord saved him. God helped him by turning the attackers away from him. As soon as the chariot commanders realized he was not the king of Israel, they stopped chasing him.

Who was Jehoshaphat? He was a godly man, one who feared God. God will never forget the good things that we do. Even when he was dying, the good thing that King Jehoshaphat does is he called out to the Lord. Amen. There is always hope with God, friends, brothers, sisters. The beauty about our God is, no matter how far we've gone, when we turn ourselves back to God and call out to Him, He comes, He rescues, He saves, He delivers, He heals. Amen. Hallelujah. That's the kind of God that we serve.

This morning, I want to talk to some of you. If you are listening to this word and know in your hearts, 'Yes, I knew the will of God, but I disobeyed, and therefore I'm in a situation where I'm about to die,' probably your marriage might be dying this morning, probably your business might be dying this morning, probably your ministry might be dying this morning, probably the future of your children might be dying this morning, probably your spiritual life might be dying this morning. For whatever decision that you took, which was not of God's will, and find yourself in a dying situation, just like King Jehoshaphat in his dying situation, called out unto the Lord.

If this morning we look to God and call out to God for help, He is faithful to come to rescue us, to save us, to deliver us, to lift us up from the situation where we are in, and set us up on the path to where He wants us to be. Can we give a loud applause to Jesus this morning? That's why I say there is always hope with God. God can bring back to life what is dying. So Jehoshaphat called out unto the Lord. There is always hope. If not for the hope of God, I don't think anybody would be seated here this morning. All of us, if you're honest, at some point or another, you have taken wrong decisions in our lives. At some point, we have disobeyed God. At some point, we have gone our own way, and we might have experienced certain consequences of it. But when we have come back unto God, God has always brought us back to Himself. Amen. Hallelujah. That's the situation that we see King Jehoshaphat finding himself in.

So, this morning, what I'm sharing is this: Be aware of your associations. Avoid ungodly alliances. Choose the kind of friends that you want to make in your schools, your colleges, your workplaces, your neighborhood. Be very careful. I'm not talking about just superficial relationships. You be good to everybody. The Bible says be at peace with everybody. Don't hate anybody, be at peace. But you have to be really, really careful with whom you deeply connect, whom you get influenced from, whom you confide in, whom you open your heart to.

I also see a danger in this world, which is the internet world and the postmodern world. The danger is, probably you might not have any friends, you might want to be lonely, and you find your comfort in being lonely. God said it is not good for a man to be alone. Not only applies for marriage, every area of your life, you should have somebody to talk to, somebody to pray for you, somebody to comfort you, somebody to counsel you. You cannot do this journey on your own. You need to be truthful