But first...
Joshua recognized and honored the “commander of the Lord’s Army.”
But first...
The fighting men had to march...without saying one word. Not. One. Word. For seven days. On the seventh day...they marched seven times. Not one word.
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The priests had to carry the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant.
But first...
The priests had to blow the trumpets. Not just any instruments. Those used in religious festivals. Reminder: this is the Lord’s battle.
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The people had to shout. As loud as they could.
What does this mean to me? To you? The Lord leads and fights our battles...but...He expects us to follow orders, also. Had the above instructions not been followed, would the walls have fallen?
I know...I understand...I do...you have walls that are 25 feet high and 20 feet thick...just as those around Jericho were. Totally insurmountable. Nothing is going through them.
Then, the Lord activates His Army...and those walls will fall.
But first...
I have to recognize and honor the commander of the Lord’s Army.
But first...
Sometimes...I have to be very quiet. Very.
Sometimes...for days.
But first...I have to march...for however long it takes.
But first...
I have to be in The Word.
Then...the shouting begins!
Hands in the air! Your victory is coming!
PS...still with me? REMEMBER...this battle began days before they crossed that river when two spies had an encounter with Rahab...a woman...an ancestor to Jesus...only one of two women mentioned in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews.
PS...when those walls fell? Those spies kept their promise and rescued Rahab...and her entire family! Keep claiming your family!
