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20260125 Joshua 10:28-43 Three Principles for Overcoming Life's Barriers: Together, Consistently, Then All at Once (Message Sum
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20260125 Joshua 10:28-43 Three Principles for Overcoming Life's Barriers: Together, Consistently, Then All at Once (Message Summary)
Introduction
The promise was given to Abraham, but it took 400 years of slavery in Egypt and 40 years in the wilderness before they conquered Canaan. Verse 42 states, "All these kings and their lands Joshua conquered in one campaign, because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel." We will examine three principles behind how the long-awaited promise was fulfilled all at once.
First: Together (28-35 verses)
The phrase "Joshua and all Israel with him" is repeated six times (verses 29, 31, 34, 36, 38). Joshua was weak, which is why God told him three times to "be strong and courageous." What God desired was for the entire community to experience victory together.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 says, "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." The church is a spiritual family, a hospital, a community of Jesus' disciples, and God's army. Matthew 18:19-20 promises, "If two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Starting this week, choose one problem you're wrestling with and pray about it daily, preferably together with others.
Second: Consistently (36-39 verses)
The phrase "as he had done to the king of Jericho" is repeated six times (verses 28, 30, 32, 35, 37, 39). This means they kept the principle established at the beginning to the very end. The walls of Jericho fell when they consistently obeyed God's way for seven days.
Daniel 6:10 says, "Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before." "Just as he had done before" - even when the law changed and his life was at stake, he did not stop praying. We often give up after praying for a day, a week, or a month without seeing results, but prayer is not something to abandon midway. Like the walls of Jericho, we must pray consistently.
Third: Entrust to God (40-42 verses)
Verse 42 says, "All these kings and their lands Joshua conquered in one campaign, because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel."
But have you noticed something strange in today's passage? Expressions like "totally destroyed" and "left no survivors" are repeated (verses 28, 30, 32, 35, 37, 39, 40). What does this mean?
"Total destruction" (herem) means to dedicate completely to God, to set apart as holy. Because Canaan's sins were full, judgment came, and this was God's love protecting Israel. We too must "totally destroy" the sins, idols, pride, and greed within us. We must not leave even a little of anything that exalts itself above God.
In 1 Samuel 17:47, David confessed, "All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's." Ephesians 6:12 says, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." If we fight against people, we will surely lose, but we must regard people as co-workers and fight against the evil spirits behind them.
Nehemiah 4:9 says, "But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat." We must pray while doing our best. If we leave the results to God, follow God's methods, and pray consistently, God will resolve things all at once when the time comes.
Conclusion: Return to Humility After Victory (verse 43)
Verse 43 says, "Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal." Gilgal is where they first met God. This means not to become proud even after victory, but to return to our first love. 2 Chronicles 26:16 says, "But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God." Uzziah met a tragic end because of pride. Solomon and Saul were the same. Success is the most dangerous time. We must confess "It is God's grace" and return to humility.
Application
First, fight together. Second, pray consistently. Third, entrust to God while doing your best. Fourth, return to humility after victory. If you do this, problems that haven't been solved for many years will be resolved all at once. This is because God fights for us.
Introduction
The promise was given to Abraham, but it took 400 years of slavery in Egypt and 40 years in the wilderness before they conquered Canaan. Verse 42 states, "All these kings and their lands Joshua conquered in one campaign, because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel." We will examine three principles behind how the long-awaited promise was fulfilled all at once.
First: Together (28-35 verses)
The phrase "Joshua and all Israel with him" is repeated six times (verses 29, 31, 34, 36, 38). Joshua was weak, which is why God told him three times to "be strong and courageous." What God desired was for the entire community to experience victory together.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 says, "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." The church is a spiritual family, a hospital, a community of Jesus' disciples, and God's army. Matthew 18:19-20 promises, "If two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Starting this week, choose one problem you're wrestling with and pray about it daily, preferably together with others.
Second: Consistently (36-39 verses)
The phrase "as he had done to the king of Jericho" is repeated six times (verses 28, 30, 32, 35, 37, 39). This means they kept the principle established at the beginning to the very end. The walls of Jericho fell when they consistently obeyed God's way for seven days.
Daniel 6:10 says, "Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before." "Just as he had done before" - even when the law changed and his life was at stake, he did not stop praying. We often give up after praying for a day, a week, or a month without seeing results, but prayer is not something to abandon midway. Like the walls of Jericho, we must pray consistently.
Third: Entrust to God (40-42 verses)
Verse 42 says, "All these kings and their lands Joshua conquered in one campaign, because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel."
But have you noticed something strange in today's passage? Expressions like "totally destroyed" and "left no survivors" are repeated (verses 28, 30, 32, 35, 37, 39, 40). What does this mean?
"Total destruction" (herem) means to dedicate completely to God, to set apart as holy. Because Canaan's sins were full, judgment came, and this was God's love protecting Israel. We too must "totally destroy" the sins, idols, pride, and greed within us. We must not leave even a little of anything that exalts itself above God.
In 1 Samuel 17:47, David confessed, "All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's." Ephesians 6:12 says, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." If we fight against people, we will surely lose, but we must regard people as co-workers and fight against the evil spirits behind them.
Nehemiah 4:9 says, "But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat." We must pray while doing our best. If we leave the results to God, follow God's methods, and pray consistently, God will resolve things all at once when the time comes.
Conclusion: Return to Humility After Victory (verse 43)
Verse 43 says, "Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal." Gilgal is where they first met God. This means not to become proud even after victory, but to return to our first love. 2 Chronicles 26:16 says, "But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God." Uzziah met a tragic end because of pride. Solomon and Saul were the same. Success is the most dangerous time. We must confess "It is God's grace" and return to humility.
Application
First, fight together. Second, pray consistently. Third, entrust to God while doing your best. Fourth, return to humility after victory. If you do this, problems that haven't been solved for many years will be resolved all at once. This is because God fights for us.
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