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At this point in our study, Israel has crossed the Jordan and are about to face their first battle, the city of Jericho. They’re about to face impossible walls. We know from history the walls were more than 7 feet thick – – and there were two sets of walls, one behind the other: 15 to 20 feet high with towers greater than 28 feet high.

People today face impossible walls all the time. There are obstacles that appear to be insurmountable. Financial troubles, marriage issues, difficulties with children, burdens, and troubles at work, and on and on. But there are spiritual principles that apply in facing them.

These things happened to Israel for our example, Paul wrote, that we should learn from their example, their lack of faith and their disobedience.

Israel being saved out of Egypt is a picture of our salvation from the world’s oppression and slavery. When Israel crossed the Red Sea, it was a picture of our own baptism into Jesus Christ. When Israel wandered in the desert, it was a picture of a believer who is immature, believing in God, but walking in the flesh. The land of Palestine is a picture of the promises of God that come from walking in obedience and the maturity of faith.

After Israel has crossed the Jordan, the first thing they did was to circumcise the men and celebrate the Passover. Both are symbolic of getting right with God. They have spiritual significance for the Christian who is growing in faith.

They are in the land God promised, but there are many challenges and obstacles before them. Indeed, there are many battles in the process of becoming a victorious and mature believer in Jesus Christ.

I. Overcomers Have Authority

 Life brings many obstacles. You will face impossible walls, circumstances in life where you need God to move in your behalf.

 You will either be defeated or will move forward in the spiritual victory that God intends.

 There are spiritual principles that apply. The book of Joshua is filled with the principles of overcoming, of trusting God to be your very present help in time of need.



A. Be under God’s authority -- well

 Just before Israel faced Jericho, Joshua saw a man with a sword drawn in his hand. “Are you for us or for our enemies?” Joshua asked.

 “Neither” came the answer, “I come now as captain of the host of the Lord.”

 In other words, the question is not whether God is for you or against you, the question is whether you are for Him.

Illus – In 1872, church leaders in England began planning a revival. One of the pastors said, “We need DL Moody.” A debate followed. Finally, somebody asked, “Why do we need DL Moody? What is it, does DL Moody have a monopoly on God?” “No,” a young pastor responded, “but God has a monopoly on him.”

2 Chronicles 16:9, “The eyes of the Lord search to and fro throughout the whole earth in order to show Himself strong in behalf of those whose hearts are perfectly His.”

James 4:8, Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
 If God has a monopoly on you, you have a relationship with the captain of the host of the Lord.
 The key is to come under His authority – – well. Many chafe at authority. They learn this when they are young and never grow out of it.
 But those who have authority, have that authority because they are under authority. Their captain and commander is the captain of the host of the Lord. In other words, they are well content to be under the authority of the Lord.
Acts 7:51, “You men are stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears are always resisting the Holy Spirit; you are doing just as your fathers did.”


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