How can we trust God in overcoming our own "fortified cities" today? Walls That Look Unbreakable—Joshua 6:2 “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, its king and mighty warriors”. Jericho’s walls were thick enough for chariots, its gates sealed tight, and its soldiers battle-hardened. Humanly speaking, Israel had no siege engines, ladders, or seasoned engineers. Yet the outcome was settled before a single horn blew because the Lord had already declared the victory. From Promise to Performance • God gave a clear word—Israel trusted it. • They obeyed every detail—marching, blowing trumpets, and shouting on the appointed day. • The walls fell “flat,” proving that divine power, not human effort, decides the result. Modern Fortified Cities • Habitual sins that feel ingrained • Persistent fears or anxieties that tower over confidence • Relationships iced over by years of hurt • Financial pressures that seem insurmountable • Cultural pressures to compromise biblical convictions Trusting God to Topple Today’s Walls 1. Anchor in His unchanging character. “The LORD is the Rock eternal” (Isaiah 26:4). 2. Stand on His specific promises. “No word from God will ever fail” (Luke 1:37). 3. Obey the next clear step, even when it looks small. Israel marched—simple yet strategic. 4. Persist until God says the time is fulfilled. Six silent days preceded the shout. 5. Celebrate the victory in advance. Praise is faith put to music. Powerful Reinforcements • Proverbs 3:5-6—Trust, lean not, acknowledge, and He will direct paths. • Psalm 18:29—“With my God I can scale a wall.” • Romans 8:31—If God is for us, who can stand against us. • 2 Corinthians 10:4—Our weapons demolish strongholds. Living Proof A believer once chained by substance abuse taped Joshua 6 to a mirror, read it aloud daily, attended recovery meetings, and chose obedience step by step. Months later he realized the craving’s grip had collapsed as surely as Jericho’s walls—God’s word had carried him through. Take-Home Truths • God’s declarations are more solid than any stone wall. • Obedience, even in ordinary acts, positions us for extraordinary intervention. • Endurance signals trust; quitting early forfeits the miracle. • Praise turns the battle cry into a victory anthem. • Every “fortified city” bows to the Lord who already wrote the final chapter. |
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