God honors Joshua in front of everyone so that they know without a shadow of a doubt that God is with him, just like God was with Moses.
God does things in an uncommon way.. always has, always will. When God uses ordinary people, he does extraordinary things.
The nation of Israel crosses over onto dry ground during the flood season of the river Jordan, then the march is on and God gives them the tools to conquer Jericho.
Some things to notice: God was specific in what He told them to do, God did what he said he would do, and it was an amazing thing to be a part of and see.
Can you imagine waking up every morning to the rams horns being blown, the marching of footsteps and then on the 7th day to hear all the people, anywhere from 1-2 million people scholars estimate, shout at once.. and the walls of Jericho fall? And the city is destroyed.
Remember what Joshua says about the man who rebuilds Jericho… because you will read about it again some day as you continue on in your studies of the Bible.
Look for God to do extraordinary things in unordinary ways.
agree Scotty, it would be amazing to witness something as grand as the fall of Jericho. Thinking about it we have witnessed some pretty amazing things in our time. . . for one, Tuesday gospel ropings at Dan's leading to Cowboy Fellowship. Our outreach programs that have led to so many knowing Jesus. God continues to work miracles all around us. All we have to do is look and listen. Kaden is a fantastic example. Thanks for your take on this reading.
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