FAITH MUSCLES

Today's reading: 2 Chronicles 15-19

"Then Jehoshaphat, Asa's son, became the next king. He strengthened Judah to stand against any attack from Israel." 2 Chronicles 17:1 NLT

Jehoshaphat didn't just put them through physical therapy paces.

He didn't just school them in all things regarding military history.

He didn't just train them in weaponry.

He equipped them heart, mind, soul and body.

He knocked down idols and shrines and he sent out groups of his own officials with copies of the Book of Law to all the towns of Judah. 

Jehoshaphat knew that people are only as strong as their faith.

Their bodies are only limited by the conditions of their hearts.

This godly king knew that surrounding himself with an army of believers was the only way to win any war.

Do you know that?

Are you committed, determined and intentional in growing in your faith? Maturing in your knowledge of the Lord? Building up your mind, heart and soul in the Scriptures as you might your body on the treadmill?

And, are you training with believing friends?