ACHAN’S SIN.

THE CONQUEST OF AI.

During the great battle of Jericho, there was one man, one disobedient and deceitful man. The only man who had in his mind that he would profit from this war.

Achan” looked,” and he “saw”… then he “took!”

He stole the things that were devoted to destruction by God. He was the only person who kept the accursed things for himself.

What accursed thing do you have hidden away in your life?

Is it a Habit that you have chained to your body, such as Pornography, Alcohol, Drugs or a Secret Lover? When you repent, you can be forgiven, but the consequences still remain because no man sins unto himself.

Doing this, little did Achan know, that he accrued a curse upon himself and his family, and the whole nation of Israel.

See Chapter 6:1,19-26.

The gold and silver he took belonged to God and were devoted to the treasury of the Lord.

The stunning Babylonian garment represented Babylonia with all of its sinful practices. It represented adultery, idolatry, demonic worship, witchcraft and many other heathen practices.

Achan had broken the tenth commandment.
When he did confess, he said, “I wanted them so much.”

He knew the commandment that said..

“YOU SHALL NOT COVET.”

The spirit behind his need to ‘get rich quick’ was the seductive Spirit. “Covetousness”
If you have this spirit driving you to dishonesty, you need to repent, ask God forgiveness and through the Blood of Jesus break it off your life. Then return what you have stolen.

This reminds me of Ananias and Saphira in the book of Acts, who committed the same trespass.

Acts 5:1-3.

This sin cost them their own lives. God himself judged them, and they died at His own Hand. In the Church! Read it!

This is so sad, as this couple were experiencing the outpouring of God’s blessings financially, but they could not wait!

The same applies to Achan; Israel was promised by God that they would have houses full of beautiful things that were not their own.

These were …

The wonderful land that God promised, luscious fruit trees, green pasture, flocks of sheep, cattle that were fat and well-bred.. Yet Achan couldn’t wait!

THE WAGES OF SIN.
As the Scriptures say, “No man sins unto himself.” As previously mentioned, there are consequences of unconfessed sin.

Read chapter 7:3-4.

The battle of Jericho so easily won seemed to cause complacency and some ‘overconfidence’ in Joshua and his leaders.

Joshua did not consult with God before he sent a small contingent of troops to attack the city of Ai.
The conquest seemed easy.

Ai’s troops were expectant and ready for Israel’s attack and chased, all 3,000 of them as far as the distant quarries and 36 men were killed.

The hearts of Israel melted, and courage trickled away as water melts ice in the warmth of the sun. Everyone became discouraged, including Joshua, and they all blamed God for the defeat.

Israel’s leaders tore their clothes and threw dust on their heads! (a typical gesture of grief and despair) Then fell on their faces before the Ark of God.

Joshua was at a loss for what to do next. He was worried about what their neighbours, the Canaanites, would do once they heard of Israel’s defeat by Ai.
God’s promises and His Name were now at stake.

See Numbers 14:13-1.

GOD’S ANSWER TO JOSHUA WAS,

“GET UP, JOSHUA !”

It was abrupt, stern, and outwardly unsympathetic.

Joshua needed to act swiftly and decisively.

Achan’s sin had made all Israel liable to destruction.
Can you understand how your sin affects your family and those close to you? Think about the verse that warns …

“BE SURE YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT.”

Num 32:23. You cannot hide it. God sees all! He knows your very thoughts.

Read how God instructed Joshua to search for the offender and reveal to all Israel who it was.

See Chapter 7:14-26.

Joshua followed God’s instructions by a process of elimination.

ACHAN WAS THE MAN!!

Joshua looked at Achan, but Achan kept his head bowed.

“Tell me, and give praise to the Lord, what have you done, hide it no more.”

Achan answered Joshua, “Indeed, I have sinned against the Lord,” and confessed his sin.

“I SAW!” “I COVETED!” “I TOOK!” “I HID!”

They are hidden underground in my tent.”

God had not been angry without reason.

His people must be holy.

Trifling with things that belonged to Him reveals rebellion against God Himself, and such sin always brings trouble upon God’s people. The name of the valley was “Achor”, meaning “trouble”.

HIS PUNISHMENT.

Achan, his wife, family, and everything he possessed, including the stolen goods, were judged and destroyed. Israel stoned them with stones and burnt them with fire, and they were buried in the valley of Achor.

Then the Lord was no longer angry with Israel, and He gave Joshua a strategy for war, which led to a complete victory over Ai and its utter destruction.

Paul the Apostle warns us not to allow sin to rule in our mortal bodies. Sin is a cancer that eats away at your life and brings spiritual death, so let’s confess our sins to Jesus Christ, because…

“He is Faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” He was the only one who could pay the price for sin.
I John 1:9.

How do you stand before a Holy God?

Pray… “Father God, I am a sinner, and I cannot hide this any longer. Please forgive me, and help me become the person you have designed me to be.

Please fill me with the Holy Spirit and lead me into the paths of righteousness. I pray this in the Name of the Lord Jesus.”

Amen.

THE DEFEAT OF JERICHO… FROM THE ENEMY’S PERSPECTIVE.

The discovery of Israel’s spies, who had come and gone from Jericho, caused much fear to come upon the people and their King.

What would happen next? No one knew!

So the king of Jericho ordered the gates to be shut and barred with timber.
Citizens, farmers, and soldiers were all safely inside. Sheep, goats, cattle and fresh barley were plenteous. All types of weapons were at their disposal.
Jericho was ready for either war or a long siege.
Yes, Jericho was ready—and would endure!

The King was restless, and he paced the wall all night. He constantly lifted up his voice to Asherah, the mother of seventy gods and Baal, consort of El.
He wondered in his heart, “Would Asherah protect them from the fury of the desert breed, the Israelites who had come from Egypt and had conquered every enemy she met?”

At dawn, the sky slowly turned into brilliant daylight, with colours of red, orange, and yellow, and the sun appeared upon the horizon in all its glory.

The citizens of Jericho rose to wash, eat and make ready for what may happen.
On the wall, the King and his soldiers, who were keeping watch, heard a soft, rhythmic beating —a pulsing of the earth. He could feel it in his bones.

Then, on the horizon, he could see a cloud billowing from the distant earth.
He shouted, “IS THIS ISRAEL ?”
“YES, GET READY!” Warriors rushed to their allotted posts.
Here they come,” one man sounded the alarm. So Jericho made herself ready.

Israel came toward them in perfect order, but they did not come too close. Then they suddenly turned parallel to the city wall. Not “one” soldier looked at the city as they were commanded to gaze straight ahead and …
NOT “ONE” PERSON OF ISRAEL SPOKE “A “WORD!!

( I think that this was the first time that Israel completely obeyed God!)

Israel marched around the city in a file. They were calm, confident and controlled. The only sound Jericho heard was the marching feet and the shrill of trumpets that tore the air apart.

Jericho shivered in fear!

They could see the Ark of God carried by their priests, two before and two after. It was a box of brilliant gold that represented Israel’s God.

“The True and Living God “, The God who was “Mighty in Battle.”

Once the circumference was completed, Israel turned back to Gilgal. This happened for six days. On the seventh day, Israel circled the city, not just once but seven times, from dawn to dusk.

Then SUDDENLY!

There was the sound of Ram’s horns again. But this time, it rose to the shrieking of eagles.
Then Israel sounded their battle cry and began to rush toward the city.

Then the walls of Jericho began to shudder, and when Israel was about an arrow shot away, they cracked at every joint, even at the fortified areas and collapsed, killing many people below.

Every fighting soldier of Israel ran straight before him, and TOOK THE CITY!

They utterly destroyed the city and all that was in it. Men, women, young and old, all with the edge of the sword. Every living animal was slaughtered, and Jericho was burnt with fire.

Except!! One family, the family of Rahab, her house unscathed, stood firm and tall amongst the rubble. She and her family were rescued as promised by Israel.

Christian, we are also commanded to fight the good fight with all our might. We are to fight the fight of FAITH,

1 Tim 6:12.

We war against principalities of evil, against the deadly enemy of our souls, satan!

Through Jesus, we have the Power and the authority over Satan and his hordes.

Put on the whole ARMOUR of God. Eph 6:10-18.
Then, having done all, STAND !!

Now see the SALVATION OF THE LORD…

WATCH YOUR JERICHO WALLS COME TUMBLING DOWN!!

The walls of worry, fear and depression.

The walls of anger, bitterness and resentment.

The walls of shame, guilt and blame.

Every wall in your life is reduced to rubble.

Now allow the WIND OF THE SPIRIT to blow the dust away!!

THEN YOU CAN WALK IN VICTORY.

Amen.

THE REWARDS OF FAITH.

Let’s look once more as the walls of Jericho come crumbling down under the Mighty Hand of God.

THE FALL OF JERICHO.

This conquest shows us how faith ..

Works! Waits! and Wins!
Faith ascertained the Will and the Word of the Lord.

FAITH’S rule of action is to obey that WILL and the WORD implicitly; then you can count it as good as done.

Maybe you have been praying for something for a long time, and you think that God has not heard your prayers.
Then I suggest that you start ‘giving thanks’ for the answer instead. Put your faith into action.

Faith sees it done! Faith principles of action cut right across natural reason.

Natural reason deems it useless to watch Israel winding around and around the city walls to the blowing of ram’s horns.

Yet with the Spiritual inner Wisdom, nothing could be wiser than to do just what God Himself directed, however strange it may seem!

Here, we see God and Man in cooperation for the pulling down of Satan’s strongholds.

With one Blow of the trumpet, and a Mighty shout from Israel…

The city was laid low,

without one casualty in Israel!

This is triumph indeed!

Are you currently wanting to step out in faith and take on a new venture or calling?

Cooperate with God, you will triumph.
And then you will enter your land of blessing.

What are some of the prayers for which you have been praying for such a long time, and there seems to be no answer?

Allow me to suggest that you pray Prophetic prayers. Pray the Word of Truth into that situation. Pray what God has already spoken! Then you will see answers to your prayers.

Maybe you have been pleading for ages for a loved one to be saved.

It may be a long-term illness, and you’re growing tired and weary of asking Him to heal you over and over again.

Thank Him that Jesus took all your sicknesses, and by His stripes, you are (were) healed! You also must take authority against it. Using the Name and Blood of Jesus.

Perhaps it’s that prodigal son or daughter who has wandered far from God, and you worry, as things seem to be getting worse.

Is it an addiction that has entrapped you?

Are these your walls of Jericho?

Cross your Jordan, and leave fear and unbelief behind you on the riverbed.
Cast off unforgiveness, bitterness and resentment and don’t build a memorial unto them.

Forgive and forget all the hurts, then walk out of the river of the past as ‘More than a Conqueror’ through Jesus Christ our Lord, giving thanks to the Lord that He has answered your cries.

HE WILL BREAK DOWN THE WALLS OF JERICHO IN YOUR LIFE!!

Amen.

RAHAB’S. DELIVERANCE.

JERICHO.
Jericho was a high-walled city in the path that Israel had to journey. This city was impenetrable (meaning it was impossible to pass through or enter).

Yet, Joshua was a mighty warrior of faith, and God had promised him success wherever his foot would tread.

Israel crossed the Red Sea, dry-shod, and they were promised by God that every enemy would fall before them.

Chapter 1:4-9. The wall of Jericho was doubled. Two walls inside the other, connected by intermediate stones, and a strong lattice of timber.
Previous Regents had permitted the building of rooms between the walls. The poorest of people lived there, outcasts and whores.

THE GATE OF JERICHO. Medium-sized towns, like Jericho, had one main gate, made of two massive doors, each made of tough wood reinforced with bronze.

The gates were closed and barred for the night, reopening in the morning.

By immediately shutting the gates after the pursuers departed, the authorities took a sensible precaution. If the spies were still in the city and had not left the house as Rahab had implied, they might be exposed during the night.

RAHAB DECLARES HER FAITH.

1. “The Lord had made a dry path for Israel across the Red Sea, and had parted its waters for them.”

Ex 14:21-28.2. “Israel had defeated Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites and Bashan.” Num 21:2-35.
“These kings were utterly destroyed.

“Rahab declared her faith in the Lord God Jehovah, ‘before’ she experienced her own deliverance. God knew her heart, and despite her immorality, she was chosen to become a part of God’s people.

Immorality in your past doesn’t stop God from saving you and using you in His Eternal purposes. This is a picture of His wonderful Grace.

So, dear reader, no matter what sin you have committed or are still committing, know His forgiveness and step into your foreordained destiny that God has previously planned for you.

God, through Jesus Christ, loves you. He will receive you into His family forever. You need to repent of your sins, believe that He shed His Precious blood on the cross of Calvary to Save and deliver you, and that He rose again from the dead on the third day.

Ask him to save you now!

In Romans chapter 8:1,2,

“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. For the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.”

Although the people of Canaan incurred God’s judgment, Rahab’s action of faith in helping the spies, by hiding them on her flat roof, covering them with flax, and letting them down on the outside wall, brought her and her family into the safety of the Israelite camp.

Her request to the spies was also filled with words of faith. She said,

“When” Jericho is taken, not “if” Jericho is taken. Her faith was founded upon the promises of God.

See Hebrews 11:21.3. She continued her declaration by saying,
“I know God has given you all the land. And, “Your terror has fallen upon us.”

In this book of Joshua, the two spies kept their promise to spare her and her family and adopt her as their own.

She continues.“There is no more courage in any man of Jericho.
Because the Lord your God is God in Heaven above and earth beneath.”

God had given Jericho into the hands of Israel, and Rahab knew it, believed in it, and foresaw their defeat.

Have a look ahead at chapter 23:10 and read the last words of Joshua, now ancient and well stricken with age.

He prophesied,

“ONE MAN SHALL CHASE A THOUSAND, FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU, AS HE HAS PROMISED YOU.”

That’s what happened at the battle of Jericho.
Rahab was saved from utter destruction, along with her entire family.

The courage of Paul and Silas.

This reminds me of the account in the Book of Acts, where Paul and Silas were thrown into prison after being beaten for the cause of the Gospel.

And how God fought for them by using an earthquake to open the prison doors, loosen their shackles, and set them free.

The jailer wanted to know how to be saved. They answered ..

“BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS AND YOU WILL BE SAVED .. AND YOUR HOUSE” (His family)

AND THEY WERE SAVED, AND REJOICED GREATLY !!

Dear friend, ARE YOU SAVED? You answer, “NO, NOT YET?”

Then you must believe in the Lord Jesus to be saved!
REPENT OF YOUR SIN .. THEN ASK JESUS TO SAVE YOU. NOW CLAIM YOUR WHOLE FAMILY FOR JESUS!!

Pray. “Lord, I am a sinner and repent of my sin. Thank you for dying for me and shedding your blood. Come into my life and be my Lord.”

( Name each person in your family individually and claim them for Jesus.)

Amen.

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VICTORY OVER JERICHO.

In the book of Joshua, see Israel…

1. ENTERING THE LAND OF PROMISE!

2. OVERCOMING THEIR ENEMIES!

3. OCCUPYING THE LAND.

This journey for Israel in the book of Joshua, as we have previously noticed, is called…

THE VICTORY OF FAITH’

JOSHUA was commissioned by God to take the place of Moses, the Friend of God, as leader of Israel.

Faith refuses to act on mere human reasoning, but once it is satisfied that God has spoken, it asks nothing more. For there can be no Higher Authority than that, and no Higher Reason to obey.

True faith always works on the principle shown to us in…

Hebrews 13:5,6.

“HE HAS SAID … SO WE MAY SAY!”

LET’S LOOK at the Fall of Jericho. This conquest shows us how,
FAITH WORKS, WAITS and WINS a WAR.

Faith ascertained the Will and the Word; then faith’s word of action is to obey that Word implicitly.

You rely on that Word and count the thing as ‘being done,’ then give thanks in anticipation.

The ISRAELITES ACTUALLY GAVE THEIR SHOUT OF VICTORY, BEFORE THE WALLS CAME CRASHING DOWN!

Maybe you have been praying for something for a long time and think that God has not heard your prayers.

Then I suggest that you start giving thanks for the answers, instead of asking over and over again. Faith sees it done! You need not stop praying… You approach it from a different angle.

Faith’s principle of ACTION cuts right across REASON!
Of Natural Reason!!

Natural Reason deems it useless to watch Israel winding around and around the city walls, to the blowing of ram’s horns.

Yet the Spiritual inner Wisdom says, “Nothing could be Wiser than to do, just what GOD HIMSELF HAS DIRECTED, however ‘strange’ it may seem!”

Here, we see God and Man in Cooperation for the PULLING DOWN of THE STRONGHOLDS OF SATAN.

With one blow of the trumpet and a Mighty Shout from Israel, the city was laid low with not one Casualty from Israel.

Today, we wait for the brilliant sound of the last trump announcing the second coming of our Lord Jesus to this earth. Are you ready?

This is TRIUMPH INDEED!!

Are you currently wanting to step out in faith and take on a new venture or calling? Then you need to …
Cooperate with God and you will triumph by faith.

THEN YOU ‘LL FIND YOUR LAND OF PROMISED BLESSING!!

The apostle Paul understood that possessing your possessions is an ongoing battle, and effort and perseverance are required to truly possess all that God has for you.

But Paul also knew that his Joshua (Jesus) would lead him into victory.

Philippians 3:12-14.

Paul writes,
“I press on to possess that perfection which Christ Jesus first possessed me.”

“No, and dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing:”

“Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race, and receive the heavenly Prize which God, through Jesus Christ, is calling us.”

Joshua, the son of Nun, now Israel’s leader and Commander, had circumcised the people, every male that was born in the wilderness, according to the covenant.

Next, he ordered the people to keep the Passover.

The next day, the manna ceased, and Israel ate the produce of the land; it was a day of rejoicing for everyone.

Looming before him, Joshua could see the enormous walls of Jericho. He thought, How will Israel breach these walls?

Then he called to mind the crossing of the Red Sea dry-shod.

The mighty deliverance from Egypt.

And when Israel crossed the River Jordan.

Recalling these mighty acts, the peace of God filled his heart and mind. He now knew that Almighty God would deliver the city into the hands of Israel.

So you can face an uncertain future in a very uncertain World and know that indeed…

The LORD will FIGHT FOR YOU!!

BE OF GOOD COURAGE.

Amen.

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THE VICTORY OF JOSHUA.
There seem to be some contradictory statements concerning the taking of the land.

In Chapter 11:23, we read that “JOSHUA TOOK THE WHOLE LAND ACCORDING TO ALL THE LORD SAID TO MOSES.”

Yet in Chapter 13:1,

God says, “There remains very much land to be possessed.” These are two aspects of one situation, and both are true.

The Key Cities were conquered by Israel, but there is still much land to be taken. This was the task of Individual tribes to destroy. It was up to them to see that there was victory to the last detail.

It is the same with us; Satan and his powers were destroyed at Calvary, and as Christians,
We can apply that victory to our lives and make it so.

“WE ARE SEATED WITH CHRIST IN HEAVENLY PLACES ABOVE ALL PRINCIPALITIES AND POWERS.”

Ephesians 2:6.

Yet, you must apply that victory, carrying it through your life and practical day-to-day living until you win the final victory.

Yes, the whole land was ‘taken,’ yet there remained very much Land to be ‘possessed,’ so we see a difference between,

INHERITANCE and its

POSSESSION.

You may have slain some giants in your life, but you must possess your possessions by faith, always relying on His Word.

In this first chapter, we have a list of incomplete conquests of the tribes in Canaan. At least seven of them failed to drive out their Canaanite enemies.

If you do not master EVIL immediately, you will have constant battles and often be defeated.

It is foolish to take half measures against sin. Israel had allowed a ‘quarter’ of the foe to remain and live with them.

COMPROMISE WITH THE ENEMY.

And soon, the compromises are revealed. Israel mixes with them, they intermarry, and they bow down to their idols.

(Baal and Ashteroth.) They made military leagues with them. They forsook God’s ways.
God sent Judges to deliver them from oppression and vexation.
But as soon as that judge was dead.

“THEY CORRUPTED THEMSELVES MORE THAN THEIR FATHERS.”
Chapter 13:18,19.

Let us mark this well in our minds.

It is always true that sin has its consequences if we continue in it.

Repentance and Salvation are similarly joined.

“GOD IS NOT WILLING THAT ANYONE SHOULD PERISH, BUT THAT ALL MEN SHOULD COME TO REPENTANCE.”

He always offers salvation. Let go of that thing or person dragging you back into the World.

You won’t be sorry!

WHAT IS THAT THING?

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What a nice combination to help you sleep!

ENTERING THE LAND.
Remember that the key thought of the book of Joshua is ..
THE VICTORY OF FAITH!

GOD had called Joshua as the next leader of Israel, as Moses had died.
Joshua’s name means “Jehovah our Saviour.”

The key point to remember is that his commission was based on the Word of God.

He was obedient to that call by faith. It was not a call based on human reasoning.
Once he knew that God had spoken (there is no higher authority than that!), then there is no better reason to obey.

True faith always operates on the principle demonstrated to us in

Hebrews 13:5-6.

“HE HAS SAID… SO WE MAY SAY.”

God always gives clear directions for us to understand and obey. That is why you must read His Word.

JERICHO SPIED.

With the Lord’s words of encouragement and sure victory, Joshua sent out two spies to Jericho (Which was the key city) to view its vulnerability.

JORDAN CROSSED.
The crossing of Jordan was a significant step of faith. Forty years earlier, the other generation that failed to cross the Jordan had died off.

To come out of Egypt was one thing,
But it was another step of faith to go over this Jordan. They had to be committed to face their enemies with iron chariots, massive armies, and (that included giants) and have nowhere to retreat. They could lose everything!

The same choices come to us as Christians. We must earnestly desire to do God’s will and to totally abandon ourselves to obedience to that will.

God must be absolutely first in your Spirit, Soul, and Body. You must be totally in Love with Him, abandoning everything else.

There is no other way of living the Christian life.

It is one thing to have Jesus as your Saviour from sin. It is another thing to make Him Lord of your will and life.
This must be our choice, our Jordan to cross!

MEMORIALS RAISED. Joshua chapter 4.

A faith that goes ‘all the way’ with God
is rewarded with many blessings.

These two piles of stones represent
the faithfulness of God in bringing,
His people at last arrived in the promised land.

The first pile in the river was a memorial of God’s Power in holding back the wall of water and making a dry path for them to cross.

The second pile of twelve stones also represents the twelve tribes of Israel, illustrating God’s faithfulness in delivering them to the shores of the Promised Land.

CIRCUMCISION REPEATED.

Now is the time to circumcise the Israelite males. This practice had been neglected for forty years. This was a mark of separateness.
It was the seal of God’s Covenant with Israel.

Moses had himself exhorted them to,

“CIRCUMCISE YOUR HEART,
AND BE NO MORE STIFFNECKED.”
Deut 10:7.

“THE LORD YOUR GOD WILL CURCUMCISE YOUR HEART .. TO LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD.”
Deut 30:6.

For us, we can learn from this that we also must put off the things of the ‘flesh.’
It is a sharp pruning of all selfish desires, maybe known to you alone, or you will be soon chastened by the Lord!

Ours is a ‘daily dying’ of selfish ways.
The pain is soon gone, and you will be thrilled with the new, fresh, close, and beautiful relationship with God!

ISRAEL TODAY.

Amen.

THE PROMISED LAND.

The first five books of Genesis lead Israel up to Canaan, and Joshua complements these by leading Israel into Canaan.
The Author describes Israel’s SETTLEMENT IN CANAAN.

This book covers twenty-five years and describes one of the most memorable conquests in History.

The occupation of this small strip of land is scarcely larger than Wales.

According to Jewish tradition, Joshua is this book’s author and focal figure.

Joshua is a book about graphic movement, campaign, conquests, and subjugation.

(Bringing into submission).

We see Israel going up, winning through, and settling in.

1. Entering the land. Chapters 1-5.

2. Overcoming the land. Chapters 6-12.

3. Occupying the land. Chapters 13-21. This is really the central message of the book.

“THE VICTORY OF FAITH IN GOD”

It is the opposite of the Book of Numbers, where failure and unbelief existed. They failed to enter, and they failed to overcome.

This challenges us as we use our faith to overcome the World.

1 John 4.

Also, read…

Hebrews chapter 11. and be challenged by the Heroes of FAITH.

These people held fast to their profession of faith without doubt. They believed in God that…

“HE IS FAITHFUL WHO PROMISED.”

True faith is confidence in what God “Has done in Christ Jesus.”
So, please don’t throw away when things GET TOUGH!

Don’t cower in fear or draw back from what He has called you to do.
One preacher who came to our church said that the true meaning of faith is …TAKE A RISK! Similar to possessing, BLIND FAITH! Stepping out into the unknown in obedience to God

“FAITHFUL IS HE THAT CALLS YOU AND HE WILL ALSO DO IT.”

So Step out!

So often God calls us into an area where we have no natural ability, so we depend entirely upon Him.

It is so exciting to be in the deep end and find that you actually learn to swim!

You accomplish seemingly impossible things. He teaches you that as you take that risk, you must trust Him totally.

Praise God that you can do everything through Christ, who strengthens you.”

Philippians 4:13.

THEN HE GETS THE GLORY!

God has another wonderful Promised Land for those who are born again.

It’s a Heavenly home. An eternal Home He has prepared for you.

A place free of sickness, pain and death.

A place of spiritual blessings of peace and joy, abounding in love.

Where we will be His people and He is our God.

No evil can enter its gates, nothing that defiles or tells a lie.

Jesus Christ will walk with you in sweet fellowship, and you will worship at His feet in Praise and honour.

How do you enter such an awesome place?

You admit you are a sinner. Believe that He died and rose again. Invite Jesus to save you.

Surrender all that you have and are into His love and care.

Then follow Him.

By His Holy Spirit, He will change your life and receive you into this Promised Land of Heaven to dwell with Him forever.

Amen

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THE CENTRAL MESSAGE OF

DEUTERONOMY.

HOW FAITHFUL IS OUR GOD?

Here are some scriptures that answer our question.

Psalm 33:4. “For the Lord is Upright, and all His work is done in .. Faithfulness.”

1 Corinthians 1:9 “God is Faithful, by our Lord.”

Hebrews 10:23. “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He that promised is Faithful.”

God is Gracious, Wise and Righteous in His dealings with Israel in the past and in His renewed Promises for their future as a nation.

“GOD IS EVER FAITHFUL, AND EVER WILL BE FAITHFUL TO HIS PROMISES, HIS PURPOSES, AND TO US HIS PEOPLE.”

When things seem to be out of control. What a comfort to us that..

“GOD IS STILL ON THE THRONE. HE WILL REMEMBER HIS OWN. HIS PROMISE IS TRUE: HE WILL SEE US RIGHT THROUGH. GOD IS STILL ON THE THRONE.”

He is still on the Throne. He doesn’t step off when things get tough and out of control!

His Throne of Grace is there to handle all your pressures and cares.
We are told to come boldly to the Throne of grace and find help in times of need.

Think about Paul’s words in

1 Corinthians 1:8-9.

“GOD IS FAITHFUL, BY WHOM YOU WERE CALLED INTO FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SON JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD. WHO WILL CONFIRM YOU TO THE END, THAT YOU WILL BE BLAMELESS, YES ‘BLAMELESS’ IN THE DAY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!!”

OH WOW!

Satan, the father of liars, keeps reminding us that we will never make it due to our weaknesses and past failures.

We overcome him by the Blood of Jesus and the Power of His Word.

“BUT GOD REMAINS FAITHFUL EVEN WHEN WE ARE FAITHLESS .. BECAUSE HE CAN’T DENY HIMSELF.”

2 TIMOTHY 2:13.

When He sees you coming to His Throne, He doesn’t sneak off and avoid you!

HE IS FAITHFUL IN HIS CHARACTER AND IN HIS PROMISES.

HIS ARMS ARE OPEN WIDE TO RECEIVE AND LOVE YOU FOREVER!

HEY!
THERE IS NO SOCIAL
DISTANCING IN HEAVEN!

How can you be Faithful toward Him?

Faithfulness comes from a place of Trust and Loyalty.

Hebrews 11:1

Faithfulness requires you to submit to God.

Faithfulness is a fruit of the Spirit.

See Galatians 5:22-23.

It is demonstrated by your loyalty in your relationships, not only to God but also here on earth, and your ability to truly love others.

You can grow in your Faithfulness by having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

And allow His Spirit to work His Will in your life.

Draw close to God through prayer and worship.

And the giving of thanks, in difficult times.

Here is a prayer you can pray to receive salvation.

Lord Jesus,

“Thank you for your Faithfulness to me in dying to save my soul. LORD, please save me from the penalty of sin. Come into my life and change me into your image through the power of your Holy Spirit.”

Amen.

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THE COVENANTS.
There are many covenants in the Bible.
Today, we look at two offerings to Israel: the first Covenant, which Moses gave to Israel at Mt. Sinai.

The second Covenant was given to the new generation of Israel at Moab.

Obedience brought privilege, and disobedience brought penalties. And we know that Israel kept not the Laws, the Statutes and the direct Commandments, which brought about both the Dispersion of the people, and Desolation of the land.

But we must grasp this: This is not the last Word in God’s dealings with His people. There is another Covenant given to Israel that stands “outside” and goes “beyond” the Sinai Covenant.

This is the Abrahamic Covenant! Nothing can destroy this Covenant between God and Israel. It was sealed with blood and with a Divine Oath.

Not even Israel’s unbelief could nullify it. It is an everlasting and unconditional Covenant to Abraham and his descendants. We know that Israel failed the Mosaic covenant, and the extreme punishment was the desolation of Canaan and the Dispersion of Israel to the Babylonian Empire.

The warning from God is found in …

Leviticus 26:33.

Please read it for your own understanding.

Now read Deuteronomy 4:31-39. God is so Gracious. Now read the last words in Deuteronomy to Israel in

Chapter 30:20.

Nothing can nullify this Covenant to Abraham. Why? Because God Himself accepts responsibility for bringing it to completion. Deuteronomy 30:6.

God Himself will work for them and in them through the Holy Spirit.

Jeremiah 31:31-34.

It is a remarkable passage not only for Israel but for us.

If you are a Christian born again by the Spirit of God, you are graciously engrafted (encorporated) into the same promises He gave to Israel. You are engrafted into Christ by His Blood.

Hebrews 13:20.21.

“THE DAY IS COMING,” SAYS THE LORD.”WHEN I WILL MAKE A NEW COVENANT WITH MY PEOPLE ISRAEL AND JUDAH.”

“I WILL PUT MY INSTRUCTIONS DEEP WITHIN THEM. I WILL WRITE THEM UPON THEIR HEARTS.” ETC.

“NOW MAY THE GOD OF PEACE WHO BROUGHT UP FROM THE DEAD THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE GREAT SHEPHERD OF THE SHEEP AND RATIFIED (confirmed) AN ‘ETERNAL COVENANT’ WITH HIS BLOOD.”

“MAY HE EQUIP YOU WITH ALL YOU NEED, FOR DOING HIS WILL.”

“MAY HE PRODUCE IN YOU THE POWER OF JESUS CHRIST (TO DO) EVERY GOOD THING THAT IS PLEASING TO HIM.”

“ALL GLORY TO HIM FOREVER AND EVER!” AMEN and AMEN!

This Covenant is the NEW COVENANT.

Sealed by the blood of Jesus!

ISAIAH 53 1-12. This chapter explains it all. This is why we take communion!
Jesus said,

“This cup is the new COVENANT (testament) in my BLOOD, shed for YOU.

Luke 22: I9,20, He also said…

“DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.”
Let’s share the Lord’s supper with someone today. You can celebrate with Christ alone.

Many people are being supernaturally healed as they partake of this ordinance.

“BY HIS STRIPES YOU ARE HEALED.”

“Take time to meditate upon the dreadful suffering Jesus endured for you.

Thank Him for His Broken Body.

Thank Him for His Precious Blood.

Thank Him that you have been accepted into the New Covenant with all its blessings.

May God bless you!

Amen.