In the 6th chapter of Joshua, God gave Joshua specific and somewhat complicated instruction for the battle at Jericho. Priests carrying the ark and not soldiers were leading the Israelites into battle. God’s way of doing battle may have seemed different but the instructions were followed. I don’t but think that perhaps the people inside Jericho’s walls were wondering what was going on. As it was, they were pretty fearful.
But, Joshua obeyed the instructions from God and relayed it to the people and soldiers and the priests carrying the ark. “When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so everyone charged, straight in, and took the city. They devoted the city to the Lord and destroyed every living thing in it.” They obeyed the instruction!
“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life.” Proverbs 4:13
“Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it.” Proverbs 8:33
“Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.” Isaiah 8:20
“Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful!”
Just as Joshua and the Israelites followed the instructions God gave; we should also.
They conquered as God promised but they had to obey and follow the instruction. Do you want God to deliver in your life? Then, just follow and obey his instructions!
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