1. Follow God Even When it Doesn't Make Sense

1 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. Joshua 6:1-2

2. God is Purposeful not Random

11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, Ephesians 1:11

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:3

3. Waiting Increases Our Faith

3 March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. 4 Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. Joshua 6:3-4

21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21

31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (King James Version)

4. We Can't Do it on Our Own, We Need God to Win the Battle

15 Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. Revelation 19:15

14b “as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” Joshua 5:14b

15b This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. 2 Chronicles 20:15b

5. Your Obedience to God Matters

31 But the men who had gone up with him said, “We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are.” 32 And they spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored. They said, “The land we explored devours those living in it. All the people we saw there are of great size. 33 We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them.” Numbers 13:31-33

28b “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Luke 11:28b

15 “If you love me, keep my commands. John 14:15

6. God Will Make Good on His Promises

8 The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God.” Genesis 17:8

5 When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in.” Joshua 6:5

16 The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the army, “Shout! For the Lord has given you the city! Joshua 6:16

9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

Thanks Be to God

57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31

17b no weapon forged against you will prevail, Isaiah 54:17b

1 O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. Psalm 47:1 (King James Version)

6b ‘Not by might nor by power ,but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. Zechariah 4:6b