There was a strong sense of the fear of God in all the kingdoms around Judah—they didn't dare go to war against Jehoshaphat. Some Philistines even brought gifts and a load of silver to Jehoshaphat, and the desert bedouin brought flocks—7,700 rams and 7,700 goats. So Jehoshaphat became stronger by the day, and constructed more and more forts and store-cities—an age of prosperity for Judah!
Israel is no stronger than its capital … Unless your faith is firm, I cannot make you stand firm.”
“Don’t be afraid,” he said, “for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!”As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, “Please speak to me, my lord, for you have strengthened me.”
The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.
"Principled people hold tight, keep a firm grip on life, sure that their clean, pure hands will get stronger and stronger.
The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
2 Chronicles 17:10 Isaiah 7:9 Daniel 10:19 Proverbs 24:5 Job 17:9 Acts 9:31
No evil can penetrate the armor of God.
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