1 Kings 22:1-53; Jeremiah 33:1-26; Hebrews 4:14-5:10
They were three days gathering the spoil because there was so much … that place was called The Valley of Berachah (blessing) … his God gave him rest all around. 2 Chronicles 20:25-26, 30 NKJV
All of Judah was terrified in the face of the seemingly invincible enemy who had invaded their territory. Crucially, they sought the Lord (vv 3-4) and He brought them victory. But it was more than a victory. They were enriched (materially) by the experience. What had seemed destined to be a valley of death was transformed into a valley of blessing. Often we face insurmountable challenges only for the Lord to work through those circumstances so as to enrich our lives, bringing us blessing and peace. —Michael McKillen
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. —F. Crosby