After the Israelites crossed the
Jordan River and entered into the land of Canaan, Jericho was the first city
that they attacked and conquered. Before they attacked Jericho, God encouraged
them by assuring victory as a promise for them. See! I have given Jericho into
your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor (Joshua 6:2). God also provided
them the battle plan to attack Jericho.
God commanded Joshua to tell the Israelites to march around
Jericho for six days, one time each day. On the seventh day, they should march
around the city seven times and the seven priests should blow the trumpets. People
should shout a great shout when they hear sound of the trumpet and then the
wall of the city will fall flat. The Israelites followed God’s instructions by
faith each day and the wall of Jericho fell down flat. They got victory over Jericho without any battle. They obeyed God
with faith and saw the wonders. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after
they were encircled for seven days” (Hebrews 11:30).
God kept His promise to the Israelites and everything happened
as God had said. There may be many Jerichos that are obstacles in our life. Just
as the children of Israel conquered Jericho, we too can conquer our Jerichos
today by faith. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith
(1 John 5:4). When we follow God’s instructions and lift up the shout of praise
by faith, God will give us the victory. God’s promises in our life will never
fail. A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the
LORD - Proverbs 21:31.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are the Lord who gives us the victory.
Let us follow Your instructions and conquer all the Jerichos in our life by faith.
In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
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