Each morning as I awake, I'm so grateful for His faithfulness because it is fresh every morning.
Sunday, March 17
Our battles
The Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you.” (Joshua 10:8 NIV)
When they had brought these kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had come with him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So they came forward and placed their feet on their necks. Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” (Joshua 10:24, 25 NIV)
God showed yet again to Joshua that He was still in control. As I'm reading through the book of Joshua I can see that Joshua understands and knows the importance of obedience. He understands his human limitations and he knows that he is mighty because of Him who is on his side!
All those neighbouring cities and their great kings....if Joshua had looked at them through his human eyes, it would have been a different story. But through the eyes of faith, obedience and the pillar of past experiences, Joshua went on to conquer. The battle was not his!!
Just like Joshua, I am reminded of the verse in 2 Choronicles 20: 15....'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's.'
With the battles I face, I've got to TRUST that He who promised is faithful to His words. He will fight my battles for me. Thank you Lord.
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