In this episode of "Arise + Abide," hosts Curtis and Sally delve into the dramatic events of 1 Kings 22, where the prophetic voice of Micaiah clashes with King Ahab's quest for conquest. After three years of peace, tensions escalate when King Ahab of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah contemplate recapturing the strategic city of Ramoth-gilead from Aram. Despite unanimous support for the battle from the prophets of Baal, Jehoshaphat's insistence on seeking a true word from God leads them to Micaiah, a prophet disfavored by Ahab for his unsettling truths.

As the kings don royal robes and gather their prophets for counsel, Micaiah's starkly different vision portrays a grim outcome for Ahab, revealing a heavenly council where a spirit volunteers to entice Ahab into a fatal battle. Despite the warning, Ahab pursues his military objective with Jehoshaphat and their armies. This episode not only explores the collision of divine will and human ambition but also reflects on the moral complexities of leadership and prophecy. Through their dialogue, Curtis and Sally unpack themes of truth, the consequences of ignoring divine warnings, and the eternal struggle between pleasing God versus pleasing man.