Living Grace

During this election it is important to remember to vote biblically. Today we will look at some filters to help us with that.

During this Election it is important to remember to vote biblically. Today We will look at some filters to help us with that.

Never let one defeat keep you from future victory! Our God knows how to bring victory from our worst defeats!

Israel has just experienced a God-sized miracle with the defeat of Jericho. Next up: the city of Ai. Should be easy, right? Think again. We must learn from our victories and lean on God for direction in both big and small changes. In fact, sometimes, It's the small things that really cause us to fall hard! Amen?

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In Joshua 5; Israel has experienced the miraculous and the enemy is "shaking in their sandals". it's finally time to...."Wait"! What? They are already in the land but before they battle they must:

1.) Deal with the past

2.) Live in the present and

3.) Submit for the future

God is still at work in them before He sends them out for Him.

In Joshua Chapter 4, the people set up monuments symbolic of moments--so they can teach future generations about God. Perhaps the grater illustration is that of the Jordan River; a picture of death to the "old life" and walking with Christ in resurrection power.

Before Israel can get to get the Promised Land, there is a formidable obstacle in their way; the Jorden River. There always is When we are called by God to join Him and walk by faith. We can draw strenght in knowing our Gd is among us and that those our God is among us and that those steps of faith are preparation! Meanwhile, the priests who were carrying the Ark of the Lord's Covenant stood on dry ground in the middle of the riverbed as the people passed by. They waited there until the whole nation of is Israel had crossed the Jorden on dry ground.

It's important to remember that God is the central figure in the Book of Joshua. Chapter 2 tells one of those incredible stories of the grace of God; His relentless love for people.

It will be a battle to enter into everything that God has for His children. There are distractions within and without. This weekend's reading in the book of Joshua will challenge us to press on; all the while doing it together.