How can Deuteronomy 2:36 inspire confidence in God's power in our lives today? “From Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, and from the city in the valley, even to Gilead, there was no city too high for us: the LORD our God delivered all into our hands.” Setting the scene • Israel is recounting real geography—Aroer, the Arnon Valley, Gilead—marking the sweep of territory already conquered. • “No city too high” highlights fortified towns perched on cliffs, the most intimidating targets imaginable. • The victory is credited wholly to God: “the LORD our God delivered all into our hands.” How this verse fuels confidence today • God’s power conquers the impossible – What looked “too high” fell easily once God moved (cf. Joshua 10:8). – Every modern “fortress”—addiction, fear, hostility to the gospel—is equally vulnerable (2 Corinthians 10:4). • God’s power is comprehensive – “All” cities surrendered; nothing slipped through His fingers (Psalm 135:6). – We can trust Him with every corner of life, not just the parts we think He can handle (Proverbs 3:5-6). • God’s power is covenant-based – He fought because Israel was His chosen people (Deuteronomy 7:6-8). – In Christ we enjoy an even better covenant, guaranteeing His presence and victory (Hebrews 8:6; Romans 8:37). Echoes throughout Scripture • “Do not be afraid… for I have delivered them into your hand; not one of them shall stand before you.” (Joshua 10:8) • “For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” (2 Chronicles 20:15) • “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) • “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…” (Ephesians 3:20) Living out this confidence • Name the “high cities” you face and consciously place them under God’s authority. • Replace self-reliance with promises like Philippians 4:13 and Isaiah 41:10. • Celebrate past deliverances—your own “Aroer-to-Gilead” stories—to fuel fresh faith. • Step forward in obedience; Israel still marched before the walls fell. Takeaway Because the Lord literally leveled every obstacle for Israel, we can face today’s challenges certain that no situation is too fortified, too complex, or too entrenched for His mighty hand. |
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