It’s not Fruitless
“By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.” Hebrews 11:30 (NIV) Sometimes, our efforts seem to lead nowhere. The Israelites at Jericho might have felt this way. For six days, they…
Faith that Builds Community
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the…
The Harmony of Faith and Obedience
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? James 2:14 (NIV) Faith and obedience are like two wings of a bird. One without the other…
Obedience in the Face of Mockery
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIV) Obedience to God often comes at a price. It’s not…
God’s Purpose Behind His Plan
“But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;” 1 Corinthians 1:27 (ESV) God’s methods often perplex us. When we look at His instructions…
Obeying an Unconventional God
“You shall march around the city, all the men of war going around the city once. Thus shall you do for six days. Seven priests shall bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark. On the seventh day you…
Do You See What God Sees?
“Then the Lord said to Joshua, ‘See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men.’” Joshua 6:2 Have you ever wished you could see your problems through God’s eyes? In this powerful verse,…
When God Speaks
“Then the Lord said to Joshua…” Joshua 6:2 God’s voice breaks through the silence. In the tense moments before the battle of Jericho, as the Israelites face an seemingly insurmountable obstacle, God speaks. This simple phrase, “Then the Lord said…
Don’t Claim What Isn’t Yours
“Then the Lord said to Joshua, ‘See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men.’” Joshua 6:2 God’s promises are not a blank check. In our enthusiasm to exercise faith, it’s easy to…
The Walls Before Us
“Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in.” Joshua 6:1 What do you see when you look at the walls before you? For the Israelites standing at…