"There is Help in this House."

“If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.” (II Chron. 20:9).

The sudden news of a great invasion came to Jehoshaphat, and, like a true man of God, he set himself to seek the Lord, and pro claimed a fast. The people came together with all speed, and the whole nation earnestly cried to the Lord for His aid.

I. How They Asked Help.

They expressed their confidence (verse 6).

They pleaded His past acts (verse 7).

They confessed their condition; They had:

No power. “We have no might against this great company.”

No plan. “Neither know we what to do” (verse 12).

Then they lifted their souls to God. “Our eyes are upon Thee.”

Where could they look with more certainty?

II. How They Received It.

By renewed assurance. “The Lord will be with you” (verse 17).

By the calming of their fears. “Be not afraid.”

By urging them to greater faith (verse 20).

By distinct direction (verse 16).

III. How They Acted By This Help.

They worshipped. With every sign of reverence, the king and his people bowed before Jehovah (verse 18). Worship girds us for warfare.

They praised. Before they received the mercy. Read verse 21. They saw the promise fulfilled (verse 24).

They blessed the Lord (verse 26). They had rest (verse 30).

Is there not a cause for our assembling even now to plead against the Moabites, Ammonites, and Edomites of superstition, worldli ness, and infidelity?

This chapter, which begins with danger, fear and trouble all around, ends with joy, praise, quiet and rest. Two words seem to stand out in this chapter — Praise & Prayer— twin sisters which should always go together One word links them here — Faith.

IV. Close

The house belongs to Jesus.

He is the chief and corner stone.

He is building his church.

He has purchased his church by the shedding of his blood.

He cleans the house with his word.

He’s coming back for his house.