Walking by Faith into Victory

Dearly Beloved, 

Day 82: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotion🙏🙏

As Joshua leads the Israelites into the Promised Land, they face their first major obstacle: the Jordan River. In Joshua 3, God gives Joshua specific instructions to have the priests carry the Ark of the Covenant and stand in the river. As soon as their feet touch the water, the river parts, allowing the entire nation to cross on dry ground. This miraculous event, reminiscent of the parting of the Red Sea, shows that God is with Joshua just as He was with Moses. The Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence, leads the way, reminding the people that they must follow God’s direction in faith.

In Joshua 4, God instructs the people to set up memorial stones from the Jordan River as a sign of His faithfulness. These stones were to remind future generations of God's power and provision. It’s a powerful example of how we, too, need to create memorials in our lives—moments of remembrance to recall God’s past faithfulness as we step into new challenges.

Joshua 5 recounts the Israelites’ preparation for battle through the act of circumcision, a covenant sign with God. This was a moment of renewal and consecration, reminding the people that they were set apart for God’s purpose. As they observed the Passover, they were reminded of God’s deliverance from Egypt and His continued provision. It’s also at this point that the manna ceased, marking a shift to a new phase of provision, as the people would now eat from the produce of the Promised Land.

The victory at Jericho in Joshua 6 is one of the most iconic moments in Israel’s history. God gives unconventional instructions to march around the city for six days and on the seventh day, shout after circling the city seven times. It was a test of obedience and faith, as no military strategy was involved, only trust in God's command. When the walls of Jericho fell, it was clear that the victory belonged to God, not by human strength or wisdom. This teaches us that sometimes, God’s instructions may seem unconventional, but victory is secured when we obey and trust Him completely.

The journey through these chapters reveals how faith, obedience, and remembering God's faithfulness lead to victory. The crossing of the Jordan, the memorial stones, the consecration of the people, and the fall of Jericho all point to the importance of walking in step with God’s direction. We are reminded that no obstacle is too great when we move forward in faith, trusting in God's power to lead us to victory. When we allow God to go before us, we experience breakthrough in ways we could never achieve on our own.

Prayer: Lord, help us to walk by faith and trust in Your power. Teach us to follow Your lead, even when it doesn’t make sense to us. May we consecrate ourselves to You and remember Your faithfulness. As we face obstacles, remind us that victory is found in obedience to You. In the name of Jesus, Amen.