Before you try to figure it out, pause here.

“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” — 2 Chronicles 20:12

There are moments when life backs us into a corner and the only words we can get out are: “God, I don’t know what to do.” And believe it or not, that’s not a weak place. It might just be the holiest ground you’ll stand on.

That’s exactly where King Jehoshaphat was standing; knee-deep in uncertainty, surrounded by bad news, leading a people who were afraid. Three armies were closing in, and panic could have easily taken over. But instead of scrambling for a plan, Jehoshaphat called the people together to pray. And not just privately. He stood in front of everyone and said it out loud:

“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.”
That line wrecks me. Because I’ve been there. Maybe you have too…facing something that feels too big, too fast, too far gone… and all you can offer God is your gaze. But then comes the next part.

God responds through a man named Jahaziel and says:

“Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you.” (v. 15–17)

Wait. What?
If the battle is God’s… why do I have to go out there? Why not just stay in the temple and let Him handle it?

And that’s what hit me. God could’ve snapped His fingers and wiped out the enemy without them lifting a toe out of bed. But instead, He told them to go out, take their positions, stand firm, and watch. They weren’t told to fight. They were told to face it. That’s the difference. God invites us into trust, not pressure.

Jehoshaphat didn’t send out his strongest warriors first. He sent singers. That’s right…worship leaders went to the front of the army singing:

“Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever.” (v. 21)
And right then, right there in the sound of praise, God ambushed the enemy. The battle turned before they ever swung a sword. The opposition crumbled from the inside out, and all they had to do was watch.

After the victory, they spent three days collecting the plunder. But it wasn’t just about the resources. It was the reverence. The surrounding nations were in awe; not of Judah, but of their God. And then Scripture says something unexpected:

“And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.” (v. 30)

That word rest, nüah, isn’t just about lying down. It’s about settling, breathing, remaining. It’s what your soul does after it’s seen God move. It’s not rest that comes from avoiding the battle… it’s rest that comes from walking through it with your eyes fixed on Him.

Reflection

What situation in your life feels like that “vast army” right now?
Are you trying to fight it yourself, or have you taken your position and fixed your eyes on Him?
Today, take your position. Stand still, not in avoidance, but in trust. Name the fear. Say the prayer. Then praise Him before the outcome. Put on a worship song, even if your voice shakes. The battle may not be yours to fight, but it is yours to face. And when you do? Watch what happens when praise goes first.

Reset Step

Take five minutes today. Just five.
Pause the scroll. Set the task list aside.
Breathe deeply and pray this:

“I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are on You.” (2 Chronicles 20:12)

Let that be your posture today…eyes up, heart open, hands still. Then, if you want to mark the moment, head to the comments and share this:
“I’m facing ____, but my eyes are on Jesus.”

Fill in the blank with whatever feels bigger than you right now:

• Anxiety
• A hard conversation
• Health concerns
• A decision you don’t know how to make
• A relationship that feels out of reach

You don’t have to go into detail. Just name it. Release it. Let it be your brave declaration of trust, and a reminder that you’re not standing alone.

If you are facing something that feels bigger than you…You’re not alone.

Today’s freebie is a 3-day devotional email series to help you do what Jehoshaphat did when fear closed in: to fix your eyes, let worship go first, and find rest on every side.

Inside this 3-day devotional, you’ll walk through the stories of Jehoshaphat, Moses, and the disciples…ordinary people who had to stare fear in the face and move forward anyway. Each day includes a worship track to help you enter the battle the way Jehoshaphat did: in worship, not worry.

If you’re not already on the list, I’d love for you to join us. That’s where I send these resources straight to your inbox, like a little breath of fresh air in the middle of your week. You’ll get the free 3-day devotional automatically when you subscribe, along with every tool from The Reset Room to help you live anchored in Him.