What can we learn about God's power from Joshua 24:11? Text of the Verse “ You crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The men of Jericho fought against you, as did the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites; but I delivered them into your hand.” (Joshua 24:11) Observations About God’s Power • Power Proven in History – The verse recounts specific events Israel actually experienced; God’s power is not theoretical but historically demonstrated. • Power Overwhelming Opposition – Seven nations plus Jericho’s defenders united, yet the Lord “delivered them” to Israel. No coalition is too large for Him. • Power Initiating Victory – Israel crossed the Jordan only because God first dried its waters (Joshua 3). Every subsequent triumph flowed from that initial act. • Power Independent of Human Strength – Nothing in the text credits Israel’s skill or numbers; victory is explicitly attributed to the Lord. • Power Consistent and Unbroken – From the river to the final conquest, God’s hand never faltered, displaying uninterrupted sovereignty. Wider Biblical Echoes • Exodus 14:14 – “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Same warrior-God at the Red Sea. • Deuteronomy 20:4 – “For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.” A standing promise fulfilled in Joshua 24:11. • Psalm 44:3 – “They did not take the land by their sword… it was Your right hand…” Poetry confirming the narrative. • 1 Samuel 17:47 – “The battle is the LORD’s.” David echoes Joshua’s testimony before facing Goliath. • 1 Corinthians 15:57 – “Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” New-covenant believers inherit the same victorious God. • Romans 8:37 – “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Spiritual warfare rests on the same divine power. Key Lessons for Today • Remember God’s Track Record – Recalling past deliverances fuels present faith. • Reject Fear of Overwhelming Odds – The God who toppled Jericho and seven nations stands unchanged. • Rely on Divine, Not Human, Resources – Strategies and effort matter, but ultimate success depends on the Lord. • Rest in Ongoing Deliverance – Just as the conquests continued chapter by chapter, God’s power keeps working through every season of life. Living in the Light of His Power • Face personal “Jerichos” with confidence that God fights for you. • Pray with expectancy, knowing His historical might guarantees present help. • Stand firm in obedience; when God leads, His power is already pledged to accomplish the task. |
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