Joshua 9-12, Psalm 67
Joshua 10:8-9 (NLT)
“‘Do not be afraid of them,’ the Lord said to Joshua, ‘for I have given you victory over them. Not a single one of them will be able to stand up to you.’ Joshua traveled all night from Gilgal and took the Amorite armies by surprise.”
In Joshua 10:8–9, the Lord gives Joshua a command, and Joshua obeys. Father-God tells Joshua not to fear the five kings in battle because none of them will be able to stand against him. The command also includes a promise of victory. Joshua does not simply wait for the Lord to accomplish the victory on His own. Instead, he leads his men to take part in the Lord’s work. They march from Gilgal and take the enemy by surprise.
These verses remind me that the Lord may give us guidance and even a promise of victory, but we still need to take action that demonstrates our trust in His promises. Joshua relied on the guidance of the Lord, and when that guidance came, he did not hesitate or question it. He obeyed immediately and acted in faith.
Joshua and his army marched through the night. One Bible commentary noted that this march involved a climb of about 3,300 feet and required eight to ten hours of travel, covering nearly twenty miles in darkness. Joshua’s obedience and determination led to a decisive victory over the Amorite coalition.
I have experienced moments when the Holy Spirit gave me guidance along with the assurance of success, but the outcome only came when I acted on that guidance and partnered with the Lord. I did not simply wait for success to appear. I moved forward in faith, trusting that the Lord was with me in what He had called me to do.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who walks with you and strengthens you as you follow His guidance — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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