See the Walls fall

Joshua, chapter 6, tells us the story of the collapse of the walls of Jericho. The Israelites had been told by GOD that the city of Jericho would be defeated by them but it looked to be an impossible task. The city of Jericho was surrounded by a wall, believed to be twenty feet tall and eight feet thick. It would be tough for most modern day equipment to breach such a fortress.

GOD'S plan was for them to march around it - quietly - once each day for six straight days. Then, on the seventh day, they were to march around it seven times. And, on the seventh time around, the priests would blow the rams horns and the children of Israel were to SHOUT. Once this happened, once the children of Israel proved faithful, GOD would bring the walls down.

Today's word is Joshua 6:16, ESV, which reads, "And at the seventh time, when the priests had blown the trumpets, Joshua said to the people, 'Shout, for the LORD has given you the city.'"

Sometimes, we find ourselves shouting at the obstacles in our life and absolutely nothing happens. We can get angry and frustrated and fed up but the more we yell and scream the worse it seems to get. Why? Because there is a difference between holy shouting and frustrated shouting. I know.

We get fed up and frustrated with the obstacles because they are in our way, impeding progress, causing us discomfort. However, GOD is using these obstacles to grow us, to get us to realize our dependence on Him, to get us to where we need to be. We can grow frustrated and scream and holler, and get more frustrated. OR, we can seek GOD'S will, do as He directs, and, when the appropriate time comes, let out a holy shout and see the walls fall.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T