THE AFTER LUNCH REQUEST
“ And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to King Jehoshapat “,Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? 9 v 2The old adage says that there is no such thing as a free lunch, and King Jehoshaphat found that out the hard way.It all happened when he went to visit King Ahab in Samaria. And Ahab held a feast for him. After the feast, came the request “ Will you go with me against Ramoth Gilead?”
Problem was, it was Syrian territory. Jehoshaphat, caught in a diplomatic situation requests that they hear a prophet. Ahab was ready.He assembled 400 prophets who prophesied that this war would be a phenomenal success. Jehoshaphat had doubts. Finally Micah, a loner, was brought in who warned that this battle would be a disaster.He was arrested on the spot and quickly hushed away.(v 26).
Then Ahab had another request.You dress in your kingly armour while I disguise myself.After all, Ahab was an old friend.But Ahab did not tell him that the King of Syria had ordered his troops to attack only the king.(v 30) When the battle began, the Syrian army rushed straight for Jehoshaphat but he cried cried out in panic.It was a miracle he survived. But King Ahab was not so fortunate. A random arrow ended his life.
The problem with King Jehu was that he was always drawn into the wrong partnerships and friendships.Learn the lesson- Keep friendship for friendship sake. A big part of your personal happiness in life is inextricably linked to what you do not allow yourself to get dragged into.Observe this rule and you will benefit more than reading all the latest books on happiness.- Vijay
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