As I read the chapter, I questioned why the men were circumcised right outside of Jericho. Wouldn't the circumcision make these men weak and vulnerable? They could have easily been overpowered by the enemy!
I love their faith!
Joshua chose to obey God's Word and the people chose to obey God's Word! They knew that God knew what He was doing. They remembered the miracles God performed for them.
Right outside the enemy's camp at Gilgal, outside of Jericho, they had their circumcision. This was a powerful act of consecration to God. This means that they were:
- making a conscious, willing decision to dedicate their soul, mind, heart, and body to God.
- stepping out in faithful obedience
- dying to self and surrendering to His will and purpose
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