Passage
Joshua 8:1-35 (ESV)
Jacob’s Blessings and Prophecies
Genesis 49:1-28
Key Verse: 49:10
Humble Obedience to Our Great God
Date: Jul. 8, 2017
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 8:1
1 And the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, and his people, his city, and his land.
1. Hearts that are yielded to him (1-29)
The Israelites had just consecrated themselves. They humbly and depended on God's military strategy. When they humbly obeyed, they won a great victory. This time God allowed them to keep the plunder. This shows that he is not concerned about the plunder, but rather he is concerned with his peoples' hearts and their humble obedience that trusts in the Lord always.
2. God's people must give thanks (30-35)
After the victory, Joshua thanked the Lord. He built a simple altar in accordance with the word of God. The Ark was present. The priests offered up sacrifices. Joshua wrote a copy of the law of God on stones and read aloud the blessings and the curses. All the people were present. God was thanked. He and his word were honored.
Prayer: Lord, when I am afraid and discouraged, I come to you in humble obedience with thanks and praise.
One Word: God blesses humble obedience
