2 Chronicles 17:10

2 Chronicles 17:10 says, And the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.  All the people around Judah were afraid of the power of God so they didn't go to war against Jehoshaphat.  They didn't put their faith in God, but they recognized His power.  There are still people who do not put their faith in God, but are afraid to act against Him because they fear his power.  This may be a good thing, but we want people to put their faith in Jesus Christ because they recognize that only He can redeem them, and not to just be afraid of God.  Verse eleven adds, Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.  The Philistines and the Arabians who had nearly always been at war with Judah even brought Jehoshaphat gifts and tribute.  Verse twelve continues, And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.  During this time, Jehoshaphat became great, building castles and storage cities.  This was all because he was obedient to God, and if we as Christians would be great spiritually today, it can only happen because we are obedient to God.  Verse thirteen concludes, And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, were in Jerusalem. Business was good throughout Judah and the mighty men of war were in Jerusalem.  Whether business is good or not, we need mighty men and women of God throughout the world today to share the gospel of Christ, and not just to go to war.  Verse fourteen states, And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.  The next several verses simply give us the numbers of the people by house, or family, starting with those who were from the tribe of Judah.  Verse fifteen adds, And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand.  Verse sixteen continues. And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the Lord; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.  Verse seventeen says, And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.  Then we have those from the house of Benjamen.  Verse eighteen adds, And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war.  Verse seventeen continues, These waited on the king, beside those whom the king put in the fenced cities throughout all Judah.  These were all near Jehoshaphat to wait on him, and there were even more in the other cities.  We as Christians may be scattered throughout the world, but we are all a part of the same family of God and are called to serve and witness for Him and to help on another.