In what ways can we trust God like the Israelites in Joshua 2:24? Setting the Scene: Joshua 2:24 “They said to Joshua, ‘The LORD has surely delivered the whole land into our hands; indeed, all the people in the land are melting in fear of us.’” Why Their Declaration Matters • The spies based their confidence on God’s promise, not military strength • Their report contrasted sharply with the fearful report in Numbers 13:31–33 • It signaled that Israel was ready to move from wandering to possessing Key Observations From the Verse • “Surely delivered” — a settled certainty, not wishful thinking • “Whole land” — God’s promise embraced everything, no partial victories • “Melting in fear” — the enemy’s strength was already neutralized by God’s reputation Ways We Can Trust God in the Same Manner • Believe the promise before seeing the fulfillment – 2 Corinthians 5:7: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” • Let God’s past faithfulness fuel present confidence – Psalm 77:11: “I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.” • View obstacles through the lens of God’s power, not our limitations – Jeremiah 32:17: “Ah, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth... Nothing is too difficult for You!” • Speak words that agree with God’s Word, not with fear – Proverbs 18:21: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” • Act in obedience, trusting God to open the way – James 2:17: “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” Practical Steps for Daily Life • Write down specific promises from Scripture related to your situation • Recall and recount past answers to prayer • Replace “What if?” thinking with “Even if, God is able” thinking • Surround yourself with people who speak faith, not fear • Take the next obedient step, however small, trusting God for the outcome Supporting Scriptures That Reinforce Trust • Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart...” • Romans 8:28 — “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God...” • Hebrews 11:30 — “By faith the walls of Jericho fell...” • Psalm 20:7 — “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” Takeaway Just as Israel rested in God’s unbreakable promise and moved forward, we trust Him today by remembering His Word, recounting His works, speaking faith, and stepping out in obedience—confident that He has already secured the victory. |
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