Joshua - VS the WorldSample

God’s strategy for defeating Jericho was two-fold: Faith and worship.

Alone, Israel could not defeat Jericho. If Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, he would lose. This was God’s battle, not man’s. This was God’s victory, not man’s. 

Joshua knew that the battle belongs to the Lord - Israel’s duty was to worship and trust God.

When Joshua and Caleb first entered the land as spies for Moses, Israel’s faith was in the might and power of man. When the spies discovered that the land’s inhabitants were stronger than Israel, they became afraid. Under Joshua's leadership, their faith was now in the real source of strength and power - the Spirit of God.

Their faith allowed them to do what they were incapable of 40 years earlier: to trust God’s strategy and worship Him amidst their enemies. Throughout the years, Israel’s Kings learned to do the same.

Challenge:

• Memorize John 16:33
• Describe a time when you worshiped God in the presence of your enemies.