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Mar 25, 2015 / Bible Study / 2 COMMENTS
Today’s Scripture
“All the kings came out to fight. Their combined armies formed a vast horde. And with all their horses and chariots, they covered the landscape like the sand on the seashore” (Joshua 11:4).
Joshua was a great military strategist and spiritual giant. He was careful to follow the directives of the Lord and was courageous to fight vast armies against great odds.
A decisive victory was won under Joshua’s leadership today against five kings. The key to the victory was obedience to God. Joshua took control just as God commanded him (Joshua 11:23) and he believed God would help. Can the same be said of you? Do you walk forward in life with a trust so sure that you wouldn’t hesitate to ask Him to make the moon stand still?
I was surprised to see the King of Jerusalem involved in today’s reading. For some reason, I never thought of the fact that Jerusalem would have had to be taken as well!
I was also surprised to see the mention of the Gaza in 11:22. Made me wonder if this event has direct relationship to today’s struggles in that land.
Also, your comment that Joshua sought God and followed His lead, but that Joshua had to apply his strategic wisdom. Reminds me that God often leads us to do something, but we have to use our skills and giftings to accomplish it.
Great insights! Thank you!