Joshua 11-12

Joshua 11 and 12-So far, after the Jericho incident with Achan, Israel has been obedient to God, giving Him the honor for the victories even though they could have said it was in their strength they did these things.

Joshua 11 and 12-So far, after the Jericho incident with Achan, Israel has been obedient to God, giving Him the honor for the victories even though they could have said it was in their strength they did these things. The one area they did in their own power, and they knew it, was with the Gibeonites. This chapter summarizes their obedience and then, even, attributes that to God’s power, which shows it is not by our might nor by our power but by what the Lord determines.

This reminds me of the book of Acts, although a violent version of the book of Acts. The church went out to conquer the world for Jesus, to bring them under the dominion of Christ, all under the power of Christ living in them through the Holy Spirit. Here we see Israel, under the power and direction of God, going out to conquer the land for God, bringing it under the dominion of God.

How are we doing in bringing the dominion of God into our world? Are we obedient in what He asks us to do, no matter how hard/harsh it may seem or do we try to get along with as little as we can? Do we recognize His hand in all matters of our life or do we attribute our place, circumstances, abilities, successes, etc. to ourselves? Are we, as it will state in Judges, doing right in our own eyes, which did not turn out too well for Israel? Or, are we joining in the work that God is already doing in the world?

Kind of short and different reading. A list of kings defeated by Moses and Joshua (actually God used them to accomplish His work in the world that He had placed them).

What kind of work is God wanting to accomplish through you in your area of influence?

Author: Pastor David

David R Williamson is the founder of Teach for God Ministries. He holds degrees from Grace Bible College, Grand Canyon University, Grace Theological Seminary, and Walden University. David has been actively involved in ministry since 1979. He has ministered in various ministries from Sunday School teacher, Youth Pastor, to English Pastor in Taiwanese churches, including teaching ten years at the Junior High school level. Currently, David is teaching at Hillcrest Christian School at the High School level. He is also pulpit supply and retreat speaker for churches and other religious organizations. He is happily married to Karen with three children: Joshua, Kazlyn, and Joseph