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Hebrews 11: 30, “By faith the walls of Jericho fell after
they had been encircled for seven days.”
Inexplicable
Have you ever wondered what kind of conversations went on in
the ranks over those seven days? Did hope or doubt or confusion grow with each
passing night?
Confidence or cowardice. Ribald jokes or nervous twitters.
Did the warriors groan as their adrenaline rush decreased
with inactivity while the families eased a sigh of relief at another day of no
blood shed—yet.
Yet whatever the individual or group concerns over lack of
seeming practical campaign strategy, they did not whine or moan as their
ancestor had at the Red Sea. In spite of confusion at these new tactical
orders, they obeyed. And walked daily in faith—not seeing—not even being able
to imagine what exactly it was they were doing.
We expect instant answers to immediate problems today. With
all the information available at our fingertips we assume quick replies. And if
they don’t come we then assume we are in control, or it’s up to us to find a
solution. Or chafe at the thought of waiting—with no concrete or definable plan
of attack. And miss out on astonishment.
Lord, please help us not to resist Your ways when they seem
inconceivable. Instead enable us to see through Your perspective and Your
possibilities. Help us be willing to relinquish our solutions towards conflict
with solutions beyond our ability to achieve. And trust Your word alone.
Your thoughts,
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