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.
Hebrews 11:39
And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
Judges 6:40
And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.
Psalms 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Romans 8:29
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.