We need more Jehoshaphats in the body of Christ.

Jehoshaphat is one of my favorite characters in the Bible. For one, I just like to say his name, but more importantly he is such an inspiring individual. Jehoshaphat's story comes to us in 2 Chronicles 17. The Bible informs us that he has taken the reins of leadership from his father Asa after Asa has died. In 2 Chronicles 17:3, I believe we learn the reason why this man was such an inspiration. We are told that the LORD was with Jehoshaphat. Now some may not view that as too significant. Isn't the LORD with all of us? Absolutely, because God is omnipresent, He certainly is with all of us. But what becomes very clear as you continue reading is that God being with Jehoshaphat was more than just a knowledge of His presence. There was God's blessing, God's favor, God's approval all over Jehoshaphat's life. The reason behind all of this we descover in verse 6 is because he was committed to following the LORD. I believe with all of my heart that this isn't just for Jehoshaphat but for any of us who are committed to following the LORD. When any of us knows that God is with us in the way He was with Jehoshaphat we can live life with such passion and purpose that we are bound to be an inspiration to others. We need more Jehoshaphats in the body of Christ. People who live in such a way that their life inspires others. Could you, would you be that one?