How should Joshua 24:11 inspire us to trust God in our battles? A Snapshot of the Verse “Then you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The men of Jericho, the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites fought against you, but I delivered them into your hand.” (Joshua 24:11) Historical Context • Joshua is recounting Israel’s story at the end of his life, reminding a new generation how God acted on their behalf. • The verse highlights two critical moments: the crossing of the Jordan and the conquest of Jericho—both impossible without divine intervention. • Joshua frames these victories not as Israel’s military success but as God’s direct deliverance: “I delivered them into your hand.” What God Actually Did 1. Opened the Jordan River at flood stage (Joshua 3:14-17). 2. Collapsed Jericho’s walls after Israel merely marched and shouted (Joshua 6:20). 3. Repeated the pattern of supernatural triumph over each Canaanite coalition listed in 24:11. Lessons for Our Battles Today • God goes before His people: He initiated each victory before Israel lifted a sword. • Obedience positions us for deliverance: Israel’s role was to step into the Jordan and circle Jericho—acts of faith, not feats of strength. • Past faithfulness fuels present confidence: If He has done the impossible before, He can do it again in our lives. • The real combatant is the Lord: “I delivered,” not “you conquered.” Our strength is secondary; His power is primary. Practical Ways to Trust God Now – Rehearse His track record: Keep a written list of past answers to prayer and breakthroughs. – Step out in obedience even when the strategy seems illogical (for Israel: marching, not battering rams). – Speak Scripture aloud in the face of fear; let His promises drown out the enemy’s threats. – Gather with believers who will walk the “Jericho laps” with you—community reinforces courage. – Celebrate small signs of progress as reminders that the walls are already weakening. Scriptures That Echo the Same Promise • Exodus 14:14 – “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” • Deuteronomy 20:4 – “For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you… and give you the victory.” • Psalm 44:3 – “It was not by their sword that they won the land… it was Your right hand.” • 2 Chronicles 20:15 – “The battle is not yours, but God’s.” • Romans 8:37 – “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” A Closing Charge Every time we revisit Joshua 24:11, we’re invited to cross our own “Jordan,” march around our own “Jericho,” and watch God topple whatever stands in the way of His purposes. Remember whose battle it really is, obey the next step He gives, and trust Him to deliver once again. |
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