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Discover the model for achieving victory in challenging situations by learning from the story of Joshua 6:1-27. This text illustrates the importance of fighting from victory and not just for victory, overcoming obstacles with faith, and remembering to obey God's commands to give Him the glory. Gain insights on preparation, patience, obedience, and persistence by exploring the principles of faith and obedience found in Hebrews 11:30, 1 John 5:4, Philippians 2:8, and more. Learn how to demolish strongholds through prayer, the Word of God, and testimony, and apply these lessons to your own life for success.
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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?