Good morning!

Following instructions is a key part of our daily lives. How well we do it determines many outcomes in life. Whether we miss too many God-sent opportunities, that could make major differences in our life course. More importantly, it can determine if we live or die eternally.

Deuteronomy 30:19 I place before you death and life…choose life.

Joshua was given the task of conquering the supposedly impenetrable city of Jericho. God gave him specific, detailed instructions to follow to gain the victory.

Unlike normal attacks on walled cities, this one would require no trenches, ladders, battering rams, or military preparations. These directions were unlike man-made battle plans.

God did it this way to magnify His own power so that He might be exalted in his own strength (Psalms 21:13 ) and not in the strength of instruments. It was His way to try the faith, obedience, and patience of His people.

We will always face battles in life and we have the option to either listen to God or ignore Him. Choosing to instead pick up our own instruments of war and make it our battle instead of His. Not the best choice!

Let us strive to seek the counsel of God so we can hear and follow His detailed instructions.

1 Samuel 17:47 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s…

Have a wonderful day walking by His word!