How can we trust God's strength in overcoming personal "Amorites" in our lives? Setting the Scene Joshua and Israel were marching all night to defend Gibeon against a coalition led by five Amorite kings. Outnumbered and humanly outmatched, they faced giants, fortified cities, and steep terrain—everything that screams, “This is impossible!” Right there, God spoke. The Verse “Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hands; not one of them shall stand against you.” (Joshua 10:8) Who Were the Amorites? • A dominant Canaanite tribe, notorious for strength and cruelty (Genesis 15:16; Amos 2:9) • Occupied hill country—symbolic high places that looked unassailable • Consistently opposed God’s purposes (Numbers 21:21–25; Deuteronomy 3:8) Personal Amorites Defined Think of anything that: • Towers over you with intimidation—sin habits, anxieties, addictions • Fortifies itself in your life—generational patterns, cultural pressures • Blocks forward progress—fear of failure, shame from the past God’s Strength Displayed in the Text • “I have delivered” (past tense) — God declares victory before a sword is lifted. • “Not one of them shall stand” — His power is absolute, not partial (Isaiah 54:17). • Follow-through—hailstones from heaven and an extended day prove He finishes what He starts (Joshua 10:11–14). How to Trust That Strength Today 1. Remember past rescues • Joshua’s confidence rested on God’s track record (Exodus 14:13; Deuteronomy 1:30). • Make a personal “Ebenezer list” of times God already delivered you. 2. Stand on what God has already said • Speak His Word aloud when the “giants” roar (Ephesians 6:17). • Refuse to negotiate with thoughts that contradict His promise. 3. Move forward in obedience • Israel still marched all night; trusting God never cancels action (James 2:17). • Take the next right step—confession, boundary, accountability. 4. Expect supernatural intervention • God’s part: the hail, the extended daylight. • Your part: swing the sword of faith and keep advancing (Philippians 2:13). 5. Claim total, not partial, victory • God promised “not one” Amorite would stand. • Don’t settle for 90 % freedom when Christ secured 100 % (John 8:36). Nurturing a Lifestyle of Dependence • Daily Scripture intake—fresh manna wards off fear (Joshua 1:8). • Continual worship—magnifies God, shrinks the giants (Psalm 34:3). • Fellowship with believers—Joshua didn’t fight alone (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Persistent gratitude—keeps your eyes on the Deliverer, not the difficulty (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Summary of Key Truths • God’s promise precedes your battle. • His victory is comprehensive and already secured. • Trust is exercised through remembrance, confession of the Word, obedience, and expectation. • Every “Amorite” must fall when confronted by the strength of the Lord. |
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