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.
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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.
Dear Heavenly Father, I am humbled by the story of Joshua and the Israelites' conquest of Jericho. Help me to always remember to turn to You when I face seemingly impossible challenges. Strengthen my faith in Your power and wisdom, and grant me the courage to follow Your guidance, even when it seems unusual or unexpected. Remind me that with You by my side, I can overcome any obstacle. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Matthew 7:11
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Psalms 35:17
Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.