How can we apply the victory in Joshua 12:11 to spiritual battles today? Joshua 12:11 in Context “the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;” (Joshua 12:11) In a single line, Scripture records two pagan kings utterly defeated. Their real cities, armies, and idols once loomed large; now they are reduced to a tally mark in Israel’s victory list. From Ancient Battlefields to Present Conflicts • The conquest of Canaan was a tangible demonstration that “the LORD your God is He who fights for you” (Joshua 23:10). • Today’s battleground is “not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil” (Ephesians 6:12). • The same God who toppled Lachish stands unchanged (Malachi 3:6). Key Principles for Spiritual Warfare • Single‐minded obedience wins wars – Joshua advanced because “the LORD had commanded Moses” (Joshua 11:15). – Our victory hinges on obeying Christ’s clear commands (John 14:21). • Every enemy has a name and a limit – “The king of Lachish, one.” No rival was too large, yet each fell one by one. – Identify specific strongholds—fear, bitterness, lust—and believe they, too, are finite. • God keeps detailed score – Joshua 12 is God’s inspired record. Not one victory is forgotten. – Your hidden battles matter; heaven chronicles each triumph (Luke 10:20). • Triumph is meant to be total – Israel left no king on the throne. – Christ “disarmed the rulers and authorities” (Colossians 2:15); partial surrender is not His plan. Putting the Victory into Practice 1. Name today’s “kings.” Write them down as Joshua listed his. 2. Cling to God’s promise: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). 3. Dress for battle daily—belt, breastplate, shield, sword (Ephesians 6:13-17). 4. Attack in order, not at random. Ask the Spirit which stronghold to face next. 5. Celebrate every conquered ground. Share testimonies; they silence the enemy (Revelation 12:11). Living in the Aftermath of Victory Joshua marched on after Lachish; new cities awaited. Likewise, each victory today positions us for fresh assignments tomorrow. Stand firm, keep moving, and let every defeated “king” remind you that the Lord who gave yesterday’s win secures tomorrow’s as well. |
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