Reading: Joshua 10
“The sun stopped in mid-heaven, and did not hurry to set for
about a whole day. There has been no day like it before or since, when the Lord
heeded a human voice; for the Lord fought for Israel.” Joshua 10: 13-14
Because the Gibeonites had made peace with Israel within the
land, five kingdoms allied to attack them. Because of the attack Gibeon cried
out to Joshua for aid. And because Joshua turned to the Lord in prayer the sun
stopped in mid-heaven and the battle completed. Because the Lord fought for
Israel.
There are many trials in our lives when we wonder when the
release might come and sometimes we may forget that some battles can be won in
a day—if we are in prayer and the Lord fights the battle Himself.
Whether an immediate need or long term, there can be no
permanent victory apart from the Lord’s presence. And often we are not willing
to wait for His full answer but jump into a skirmish on our own. And then
days—weeks—even years later the sin, the enemy, returns in fuller force than
ever before.
Ephesians 6: 10-20 gives us the means and the reminder that
God’s armor is ready for daily covering for us as well today. That the danger lurks
unseen as well as seen and we need His covering—just as Israel did—that we
might be able to resist on that evil day and stand firm.
“Joshua took all these kings and their land at one time,
because the Lord God of Israel fought for Israel.”
Lord, please help us to remember that whether the battle is
stretched over time or when time stands still, there is no completed victory
unless in Your power. Give us courage to stand and fight when you say. And only
trust in Your plans no matter how extraordinary.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 130:5 & 7
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope.
O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is
steadfast love, and with him is great power to redeem.”
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