God tells Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands,” yet the battle plan that follows makes no sense from a human perspective. In this episode, we explore why God sometimes gives victory in advance but asks us to obey instructions that challenge our logic, stretch our faith, and expose whether we trust His voice more than our own understanding. Jericho teaches us that God’s strategy may not always make sense, but His purpose always does and the path to victory is through obedience.

Joshua stands on the edge of Jericho ready for battle, until he meets a mysterious Warrior with a drawn sword. In this episode, we explore Joshua’s encounter with the Commander of the LORD’s Army and why God doesn’t come to take sides but to take over. Before the walls fall, God confronts his leader, calls him to surrender, and reminds him that every battle begins on holy ground. This moment reframes the entire conquest and reveals a powerful Christophany that still speaks to us today.

Most of us assume that because we’re Christians, God is automatically on our side, our family, our politics, our preferences. But in Joshua 5, the Commander of the LORD’s Army, Christ Himself, shatters that assumption with one word: “Neither.”

In this episode, Glenn Pennington explores why God refuses to take human sides, how His holiness shapes every decision, and what it means to align with His will instead of our own.

Scripture references: Joshua 5:13‑14, Exodus 34:6‑7, Isaiah 46:10, 1 Peter 1:16, Malachi 3:6, and Matthew 6:9-10.

Key takeaway: God’s “Neither” is not rejection, it’s an invitation to join His side, His mission, and His victory.

What if the question we keep asking God…is the wrong question?

In this first episode of the Joshua series, Glenn walks through Joshua 5:13–15 and the moment Joshua encounters the Commander of the LORD’s Army. Joshua asks, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” The answer he receives changes everything.

This episode explores:

• Why God answers “Neither”• Why God doesn’t automatically take our side• How Joshua shifts from commander to servant• What it means to align with God instead of asking Him to align with us• How this truth reshapes the way we pray, lead, and make decisions• Why 1 John 5:14–15 and Luke 22:42 reveal the heart posture God responds to

If you’ve ever wondered why God didn’t bless something you prayed for, or why life didn’t go the way you expected, this message brings clarity, correction, and encouragement.

Scripture:Joshua 5:13–15,1 John 5:14–15,Luke 22:42

Share this episode with someone who needs a reset in their walk with God.