Today's Favorite Verse: 2 Chronicles 17:1, 9
"And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the Lord with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people."
I found a parallel to this story in the Book of Mormon. Alma 48 speaks of Captain Moroni, Helaman and his brethren.
"Now behold, Helaman and his brethren were no less serviceable unto the people than was Moroni; for they did preach the word of God, and they did baptize unto repentance all men whosoever would hearken unto their words.
And thus they went forth, and the people did humble themselves because of their words, insomuch that they were highly favored of the Lord, and thus they were free from wars and contentions among themselves, yea, even for the space of four years."
(Alma 48:19-20)
In order for Jehoshaphat to strengthen Judah against Israel he had to preach the gospel to them. Strength comes from within.
Day 959
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