How can we apply the obedience shown in Joshua 12:15 to our lives? Setting the Scene Joshua 12 is a victory roll call. One by one, the record tallies every defeated king, underscoring that every battle was fought because God commanded it and Joshua obeyed. Verse 15 reads, “the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;”. The simple cadence—name the king, note the victory—highlights steady, unflinching obedience. Obedience on Display: Joshua 12:15 • God had said to drive out the Canaanite kings (Joshua 11:12–15). • Joshua did “exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses” (Joshua 11:15). • Each conquered king in chapter 12 is proof that Joshua followed through, step by step. What Does This Teach Us About Obedience? 1. Obedience is specific • Joshua didn’t choose the order or skip the “small” towns. He obeyed each directive. • Application: No command of God is trivial—whether guarding our speech (Ephesians 4:29) or loving a difficult neighbor (Matthew 22:39). 2. Obedience is cumulative • Each “one” added to the list built a testimony to God’s faithfulness. • Application: Daily choices—honesty at work, purity online—stack up into a life that shouts God’s victory. 3. Obedience is public testimony • Israel could point to the fallen kings as proof of God’s power. • Application: Visible integrity and compassion make Christ credible to watching coworkers, classmates, and family (Matthew 5:16). Putting It Into Practice Today • Start small, stay faithful – Schedule consistent time in Scripture; obey what you read that day (James 1:22). • Finish assignments God already gave – Restore that relationship, give that tithe, complete that ministry task. Unfinished obedience stalls new marching orders (Luke 16:10). • Trust God with outcomes – Joshua faced fortified cities; we face daunting bills, illnesses, cultural pressure. Obey anyway, confident that God secures the victory (2 Corinthians 2:14). • Keep a record of God’s faithfulness – Journal answered prayers and breakthroughs; like Joshua 12, your list fuels future courage. Scripture Cross-References • 1 Samuel 15:22 – “To obey is better than sacrifice.” • John 14:15 – “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” • Philippians 2:12–13 – Work out salvation because God works in you. • Hebrews 10:36 – “You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.” Every “king of Libnah, one” in your life—each act of quiet, steadfast obedience—writes a line in your own chapter of God’s victories. |
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