DECEMBER 16, 2022
JOSHUA 6:16b-17
“the Lord has given you the city! The city and all that is in it are to be devoted to the Lord.”
The way I see it, Joshua faced what looked like an impossible task. Yes, God had called him to lead Israel into the Promised Land. First up, they were to attack a large walled and fortified city. The battle plan was for the Israelites to approach Jericho and then wait seven days. You may recall the story, that this waiting place was an active period of waiting. God commanded them to march around the city every day, and seven times on day seven. I wonder if this plan might have seemed senseless to God's people, but Joshua God's chosen leader, followed his calling. He and the people obeyed.
I love what Joshua told his people to do in this waiting period: “Love the Lord your God, walk in all his ways, keep his commandments, and hold fast to him, and serve him with all your heart and with all your soul” (Joshua 22:5). That sounds like good advice for us too. Wouldn't you agree? We know this is what we are to do in gratitude for the gift of Jesus, live and walk in obedience to God every day. Be faithful!! Let God look after the things God looks after best. Follow the call, serve him with our hearts and souls. That might be the whole point of this story. FAITHFULNESS.
Jesus, I am humbled that You call me to serve in ways that accomplish Your purposes. Help me respond without hesitation whenever I perceive Your voice calling me into action.
Amen.
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