I came again to First Kings 22:48, where it says that trading ships where wrecked at Ezion Geber.
In Bible College a lecturer preached about that. He said many Bible College Students do not get to the Mission Field. They get wrecked at Ezion Geber. They never set sail!
HOW TRUE IS THAT!
Second Chronicles 20
Intr.: They came against him for battle.
A. SEEKING: J. set himself to seek the Lord — Judah assembled to seek help from the Lord.
B. STANDING: J. stood in the assembly– Meanwhile all the men of Judah stood before the Lord.
C. BOWING: J. bowed his head with his face to the ground–the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the Lord,……
End: And when they began to sing and praise,..
The way to become powerful is to walk steadfastly before the Lord, our God!
Second Chronicles 27:6 (NIV) Jotham did that.