As I was reading through the Psalms, I came across an encouraging verse. The author writes: "I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his people, his faithful ones" (Psalm 85:8a). This is an amazing truth. If we … [Read more...]
the façade of fear
News of Jericho and Ai had spread throughout the land. The surrounding kings and people had also heard of the Lord's miracles. They knew this was to be more than a physical battle. The Hivites in Gibeon were among the local people who knew about … [Read more...]
yesterday’s victory
The children of Israel had just defeated Jericho miraculously. Confidence was high. Morale was peaking. This new generation of warriors just experienced their first victory through God's wall-crumbling power. The next battle in their path was the … [Read more...]
wall of worry
When the children of Israel were ready to enter the Promised Land, Joshua led them across the Jordan River to a city outside of Jericho. Jericho--with its mammoth wall--stood before them. This would be their first battle. It looked like a … [Read more...]
the hardness of your heart
"For this people's heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them" (Acts … [Read more...]
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