Text: Joshua 11:1-23
When the armies of northern Canaan come together against Israel, they were as many as the sands of the seashore, and with great weapons (v4). But Yahweh tells Joshua not to be afraid, because He (God) would give them victory. All battles belong to Yahweh (1 Samuel 17:47).
It often appears that the Christian life is so long and so difficult. Troubles and temptations are huge, and the enemies of our souls are more powerful that we are. It all seems like an impossible task. But do not be afraid, Jesus has already defeated the enemies, He even paid your sin penalty, and he proved it by His resurrection from the dead. If you trust Jesus to be your Saviour, you cannot be destroyed, He will bring you into eternal life. Nothing can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom. 8:39). And Lord Himself exhorts us to be of good cheer in all tribulations because the world (John 16:33).
Meditate on verse 6. What is God teaching you in this verse?
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, deliver me from all my troubles.
Amen.