Joshua 5 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Joshua 5.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/jos/5/1/s_192001

Meditate on verse 13.

 

Now it came about when Joshua was by Jericho that

he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man

was standing opposite him with his sword drawn

 in his hand, and Joshua went to him and said to

him, “Are you for us or for our adversaries?”

 

Have you ever asked God that question?  “LORD, whose side are You on—theirs or ours?”  Or, do you even bother to ask God the question because of course He is on your side; why wouldn’t He be?

 

Did the man’s answer surprise you?  “No, I don’t pick sides; rather I am captain of the LORD’s army.”  It certainly surprised Joshua because he fell on his face before this mighty warrior, wanting to hear a word from him. 

 

Be mindful it is not for God to be on your side, but rather, for you to choose to be on God’s side.  When Joshua obeyed the captain of the LORD’S host, reverently removing his sandals, he became a warrior in God’s army.  Pray for those you love to do the same.

 

Pray Joshua 5:14-15 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 

“LORD of hosts, I bow down before You. 

What do You have to say to ___________ and

 me, Your servants?  As we join Your

army, may the places we stand be holy. 

May we do as You say.

In Your name, Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell