Thursday February 17, 2011
Today's Passage: Joshua 5:13-6:27
Memory Verse: Joshua 6:20
I find it amazing that God takes the simplest things to perform something great. With just a little faith, He said the very mountains will move out of one's way. See, that goes back to that "glory" thing again. I think it's time we accepted the fact that God loves to get His glory through extraordinary circumstances. That's why He does things like bring babies from the barren, or win wars with 300 men. Those are feats mere mortals can't get credit for. The fact that you're able to read this devotional today may itself be an example of God's great power at work in the Earth. Anyway, walls like the ones at Jericho are encountered by God's people all the time. God's used to opposition. I think He even likes it. Whereas we see opposition as a barrier, God's sees it as an opportunity.
Do you see adversity as opportunities for God's glory to be shown in your life? When we're truly walking by faith, adversity will excite us. Trouble coming? Wooo Hooo! God's gonna show up! God's gonna show up! So, what do YOU see when you look at Jericho's walls (spiritually)? The first thing I see is obedience. Joshua had specific instructions for destroying walls and taking the city. God has no doubt told you to do something great. But, looking at it with YOUR eyes scares you. It's big. It's intimidating. 'But the voice of truth tells me a different story'(I love that song)! It simply says if God says you can do it, no matter how big it is, you can do it. Just follow His instructions. Walk when He says walk. And more importantly, when He says be silent, BE SILENT! I also see love when I see the walls. God wouldn't have given them Jericho if He didn't love them. God wants us to have bigger and better things. But, He wants them to bring Him glory and honor. Keep marching my friends. And don't forget to shout. I think we sometimes underestimate the power of praise in our lives. Mix those elements with total devotion, and your walls will soon be coming down!
Prayer: Father, Your love is so amazing! I'm in awe of Your faithfulness. I realize Lord, in order for me to accomplish what You've called me to, I have to be obedient. I also have to stand in faith, believing what You've said. So guide me into Your promised land. And I'll give You my praise, in Jesus' name. Amen.
1 comment:
It is amazing at the methods the Lord uses to bring us victory and at the same time confound and confuse the enemy. Ive learned that the closer i get to completing another phase in my journey with Christ that the enemy steps up his attacks. The enemy also steps it up when i walk into a NEW revalation with God.The obstacles become bigger and at times the road becomes harder, but that tells me that the reward and the promises are getting bigger as well.
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