Every time I read today’s verse, I ask myself why Jehoshaphat would even go with Ahab into the battle with this request. Ahab decides to disguise himself so he would not be recognized. Yet he tells Jehoshaphat to wear the royal robes so everyone can tell that he is the king. Something happens though—things do not go as Ahab was hoping.
Ahab was hoping his disguise would save his life. If anything, Jehoshaphat would be targeted due to his attire. But Ahab couldn’t understand that God’s plans cannot be thwarted. You can hide. You can dress differently. You can do whatever you like to avoid something, but God sees you and His plan cannot be thwarted. Not only was Ahab hit, but Jehoshaphat was kept safe.
Remember that you cannot wear a disguise in front of God. He knows your inward parts. He knows every piece of your life. He knows everything about you—things you might not yet know. So don’t put on a foolish disguise. You’re not fooling Him.
“The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, ‘As we go into battle, I will disguise myself so no one will recognize me, but you wear your royal robes.’ So the king of Israel disguised himself, and they went into battle.” – 1 Kings 22:30
Tania Gutekunst 