While Jericho is shut up tight, while no one is coming in or going out, while it is barricaded and seemingly impenetrable, “The Lord said to Joshua, ‘See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and the valiant warriors,'” (6:2).
God had led His people on dry land through the Jordan; and a great victory occurred before the first sword was drawn. Continue reading
As He promised, the Lord brought His people to the edge of the Promised Land. And just like that, while at flood stage, God’s people have crossed through the raging Jordan River. Continue reading
“Behold, the ark of covenant of the Lord of all the earth is crossing over ahead of you into the Jordan,” (3:11).
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The story of Rahab, the harlot, is a story that moves from fear to faith in God’s offer of deliverance and protection. Continue reading
Joshua, having been groomed for this position over the last forty years, is now called to lead his people into the Promised Land. Continue reading
As the book of Deuteronomy (actually the entire Pentateuch) concludes, I was left wondering why there wasn’t some type of dramatic fanfare declaring the culmination of God’s Holy Law. But there is no fanfare; for He is not finished. Continue reading
“Indeed, He loves the people…” (33:3).
Moses, the man of God, pronounces a blessing over the people; Moses, the man who walked forty years with Almighty God; the man who spoke to God face to face; the man who was His spokesman. Continue reading
If you knew your days on earth were running out, what parting message would you leave your loved ones? Continue reading
“…for I know their intent which they are developing today, before I have brought them into the land which I swore,” (31:21). Continue reading