when readying for battle, God brought Joshua to an understanding of His power and a dependence on Him, ensuring the proper dependence and praise would be given to the Most High.
2 years ago when I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, I had a moment where complete and udder dependence on God that prepared me to be in the pressence of God and allow Him access to my heart and therefore my walls.
let me try to explain…
for years God has been trying to get my attention. from the beginning God desires to change us and bring us to a better understanding of Him. this process is called sanctification.
looking back I can remember ear mark moments where God was proving His love for me. Deliverance, parting of the red sea, manna…..
The list could go on and on….
but the part of the story that is resonating in my heart is the story of Jericho.
in this story God challenges Joshua to be still and walk forward in faith believing the power of God will shine through.
in faith, Joshua gathered the priest and the Ark of the Covenant and marched.
In silence.
no words were spoken.
were there silent prayers? maybe
but there were no words
Joshua listened
he waited for God to move
With each step…..
a humbled heart 