Before we continue on with our study of Joshua 10, there’s something important I feel compelled to remind you about.
Don’t forget that the historical stories in the Bible unfold on many different levels.
Let’s take Joshua Chapter 10, where we’re at now, for example.
On the plain and surface level, this is simply a tale of how Israel took over the southern part of the land that God promised to them.
But that’s just scratching the surface.
On a deeper level, it’s also a story of the Lord’s faithfulness and how He always keeps His promises EVEN IF THEIR FULFILLMENT MAY OCCUR HUNDREDS OR EVEN THOUSANDS OF YEARS LATER.
In the case of Joshua 10, we see the promise of Israel taking possession of their land inheritance being fulfilled.
And if we go even deeper, there are even more spiritual treasures to be mined from the text.
Joshua 10 shows us the wonderful things that will happen when we fully trust and obey God and…
…demonstrates what happens when we refuse to be afraid of the obstacles the world will throw in our way in order to prevent us from obeying the Lord.
Achieving victory may not always be easy but it is guaranteed if we remain faithful and obedient.
So moving forward, I want you to be aware of the fact that yes, we are watching the actual history of Israel unfold before our eyes.
But more importantly, we are also seeing demonstrations of how God’s principles and patterns work in real life.
And what could be more valuable than that?
The answer is NOTHING.
See you all next time.
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