Joshua 6:5
Joshua 6:5
And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before him.
Have you ever faced a seemingly impossible challenge in your life and wondered how you could possibly overcome it? In the face of such obstacles, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. The story of Joshua and the Israelites in this verse teaches us an important lesson about trusting in God's guidance and power, even when the situation seems hopeless. In the verse, God provides Joshua with a seemingly peculiar plan to conquer the fortified city of Jericho. He instructs the Israelites to march around the city once a day for six days, with seven priests blowing trumpets before the Ark of the Covenant. On the seventh day, they were to march around the city seven times, and, at the final trumpet blast, the walls of Jericho would come tumbling down. By following God's plan, the Israelites witnessed the power of God's intervention, leading them to victory. As believers, we can draw strength and inspiration from this story. When we face challenges that seem insurmountable, we must remember to turn to God for guidance and trust in His plan for our lives. Sometimes, His ways may seem unusual or unexpected, but His power and wisdom are greater than our own. By placing our faith in Him and following His directions, we can overcome even the most daunting obstacles.
Psalms 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
1 Peter 1:6
Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
Psalms 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
1 Peter 2:7
Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,