April 01 Fri

What Must I Do with My Jericho?

Joshua 6:8~11│So he caused the ark of the Lord to circle the city, going about it once. And they came into the camp and spent the night in the camp. (11)

Hymn #¬¬80 There Is No Name So Sweet (Unified Hymn 101)

[Message Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG6eVZ51Qwc&list=PLOCBKggOTU7yqOj4BUIgI_1Yx-MldYCO-&index=22

Before receiving the answer of the Wall of Jericho falling and the Jordan River splitting, Joshua experienced spiritual blessings in advance. He enjoyed “24,” which was solely looking to God and being with Him. Likewise, if you gain the condition of “24,” you won’t be concerned even if problems come; instead, you’ll be bold. Like Joshua, what must you do to enjoy true answers?

1. Hold onto the Covenant until the End and Imprint It
Even those who do well in their walks of faith may fall into unbelief when problems come. However, Joshua wasn’t deceived in crisis; instead, he kept his faith that the Wall of Jericho would fall. The more important factor was that he held onto the covenant that God would lead the Israelites to Canaan even if the Wall of Jericho didn't fall. Likewise, rather than focusing on the outcome of the answer that is before you right now, be equipped with the spiritual posture of waiting for God’s time schedule and holding onto the covenant to the end.

2. Focus on Only Prayer
God commanded the Israelites not to open their mouths while they were marching around the Wall of Jericho. That meant that they had to focus on “only prayer” and wait for God’s authority to be established within them. For you, until the covenant is fulfilled, you must possess the identity of a pilgrim as you devote in prayer. Then, through the power of prayerOneness that is equivalent to shouting in unity, you need to experience the authority of a conqueror. The prayer of “Oneness” caused the works of breaking down the Wall of Jericho and defeating the Amorite soldiers in the field.

Right now, in the place where you are, all you have to do is show God’s evidences. Rather than resenting or being discouraged, solely looking to God is the easiest and the most accurate way to solve problems.

Dear God, through You; the “prayer of 24” of being with You; and the power of worship, help me to conquer the darkness that’s in the field and carry out the life movement. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

* What Must You Meditate On Today?

Stop what you’re doing for a moment, and while doing deep breathing, meditate on God’s Word.

1 John 4:18~19 “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us.”

1 Peter 5:7~8 “...casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”

Philippians 4:6~7 “...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”