So how are you liking this book so far? I love the easy flow of the narrative. It is at once relaxing and exciting.
Chapter 4
I noticed in verse 4 that they are required to build this memorial to God using stones from the middle of the Jordan. They could have very easily used any stones to represent God's miracle, but stones from the middle of the dried up river! What a fantastic symbol.
Verse 6. Passing on the story of God's work in our lives is important to God. Each stone in this memorial bears the witness of its tribe.
Verse 14. This is a good lesson for new management. Don't fell like you have to prove yourself. Let God work for you; let Him pave the way while you are faithful to His calling.
Chapter 5
In verse 12 we see that the era of the manna is complete. His people now had another source of food, and the manna was not there for them one day longer than they needed it to be. It makes me think about God's provision in our lives. Sometimes we fell like we should step out in some area in faith, but then realize that we'd have to live on less, or re-prioritize our lives. It's hard trusting an unseen God to provide what we think may not be enough. But our Creator knows our needs better than we do. And we can't truly realize His provision in our lives until we trust Him to provide.
Verse 14 Joshua may be the leader of the nation, but it's obvious that he knows his place.
This small passage is why I wanted to stop at chapter 15 today. This is a rare glimpse into the workings of the angelic army. This is a vivid reminder that we are not alone in our own spiritual warfare. Joshua came face to face with the Captain of the Host! While we might not have a visual experience like this, we can be sure that they are there. And they are fighting those unseen forces alongside us.
Next time: Joshua 6-8
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