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Model for Victory Joshua 6:1-27. Before the Challenge (6:1-5) You fight from victory not just for victory! During the Challenge (6:6-16,20) You overcome the enemy by faith! After the Challenge (6:17-19,21-27) Remember to obey God’s commands and give Him the glory !.
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Model for VictoryJoshua 6:1-27 Before the Challenge (6:1-5)You fight from victory not just for victory! During the Challenge (6:6-16,20) You overcome the enemy by faith! After the Challenge (6:17-19,21-27) Remember to obey God’s commands and give Him the glory!
Model for Victory – Part 2 • During the Challenge (6:6-16,20) You overcome the enemy by Faith! Hebrews 11:30 1 John 5:4 • The testing • Preparation • The ark was to be in the midst of everything • Circumcision reinstituted • Passover celebration began again • Joshua found outside Jericho seeking God • Joshua rose early in the morning
Model for Victory – Part 2 • The testing (cont’d) • Patience • God is never in a hurry • When we hurry we miss the big picture • Faith & patience go together Hebrews 6:12 • Silence as an example of self-control • How difficult was this task for 2 million + • James 3:1-2; Ecclesiastes 3:7; Psalm 46:10 • Jesus’ examples – Is. 53:7; Matt. 26:62-63
Model for Victory – Part 2 • Obedience It is what most honors God & He mosthonors. • What it is not • Eloquent profession of faith • Exercise of great natural abilities & talents • An attractive appearance or personality • What it is • Simply found in 1 Samuel 15:22 • Jesus’ example Philippians 2:8
Model for Victory – Part 2 • Obedience to the very end • God gives us our orders …..… one step at a time • First six days nothing happens • The 6th trip on the 7th day nothing happened • Parallel with Naaman • 2 Kings 5 • 6 washings and nothing happened
Model for Victory – Part 2 Conclusions • When we accept God’s plan, we invite God’s presence that guarantees victory! • There is no substitute ……………for obedience to God! • There is no substitute for obedience in all details…… to the very end!
Model for Victory – Part 2 Principle Jericho was a stronghold that needed to be demolished. What strongholds are present in our land, our church, and ourselves that need to be demolished like Jericho? 2 Cor. 10:4 How are we to do this? Prayer The Word of God Our Testimony Revelation 12:11
Model for Victory – Part 2 Application • How is your Preparation? • How is your Patience? Note: If you want to increase your faith practice patience ! • How is your Persistence? • How is your Silence?