Daily Devotional – Sunday, June 14, 2026
For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us, nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.
2 Chronicles 20:12 (NKJV)
Then King Jehoshaphat received some awful news. A giant army made up of several nations was marching toward Judah, and his people could do very little about it. The threat was real, and the outcome seemed bleak. Rather than pretending everything was under control, Jehoshaphat gathered the people and sought the Lord. Men, women, and children stood before God as their king prayed. In the middle of that prayer came these honest words: “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”
When Your Problem Is Bigger Than You
Most of us prefer situations that we can manage. We like having a plan, knowing our options, and feeling prepared for what lies ahead. Yet life does not always cooperate. Occasionally, we encounter challenges that are beyond the resources, wisdom and experience we possess. A difficult decision, a troubled relationship, a health problem, or an uncertain future may confront us. In those moments we may find ourselves tempted to panic because we just cannot see a clear way forward.
What makes Jehoshaphat’s prayer so refreshing is its honesty. He was honest about not having answers. He openly admitted his need before God. That kind of humility is not weakness. It is faith. We often think faith means being confident in ourselves, but Scripture points us in a different direction. Faith begins when we stop relying on our own understanding and acknowledge our dependence on the Lord.
What Do You Do When You Don’t Know What to Do?
Notice that Jehoshaphat did not stop after saying, “We do not know what to do.” He immediately added, “But our eyes are upon You.” The king shifted the focus away from the size of the problem and toward the greatness of God. The armies were still approaching. The danger had not disappeared. Yet Judah’s hope was no longer tied to its own strength. They believed in a God who was greater than any threat they might face.
You may be in a situation that has you asking, “What do I do now?” If so, rest assured that God is not asking you to have all the answers. He is calling you to trust Him. Like Jehoshaphat, you can come to the Lord with your confusion, fears, and questions. When you find yourself uncertain, focus on the One who possesses the knowledge. God has never been confused by the circumstances that leave us feeling overwhelmed.
Prayer
Almighty Father in heaven, there are times when I don’t know what to do or where to turn. Help me to cease relying on my own understanding and to focus solely on You. When fear and uncertainty enter my life remind me that You are bigger than any problem I face and faithful to lead me one step at a time.
