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Jericho

  • Yahweh said to Joshua, "Get up! Why have you fallen on your face like that?" Joshua 7:10 WEB.

    Joshua lay prostrate before the ark of the Lord all that evening. Yesterday, he had been a mighty warrior. Now Israel had lost the battle at Ai, all because one of the men with him had become greedy and broken the Lord's commandment concerning Jericho.

    When the Israelites crossed the Jordan River and entered the promised land, Jericho was the first city they faced. The Lord told them to take all the gold, silver, and valuables they found at Jericho, and to put it in His treasury (Joshua 6:19). It was a "tithe" or "first fruits" offering to the Lord. They were to put God first. Israel could have all the treasure from the rest of the cities, but not the first one. It belonged to God.

    One of the soldiers, named Achan, took some of the loot from Jericho and hid it in his tent. Then God turned away from them, and Israel lost the next battle at Ai.

    Joshua was betrayed, and though it was not his fault, it certainly affected him. As he lay on his face, crying out to the Lord in pain, hurt, depression, defeat, and wondering what to do next, an answer came.

    The Lord had a solution: "Get up! Deal with the past, and let's go." Joshua was not to lay there a moment longer. He was being slowly swallowed in self-pity, anxiety, and fear of what might happen next because of this defeat. So Joshua got up, dealt with it, and he was never defeated in battle again.

    We can make a fresh start in life today, just like this. We can turn around at any point and begin to put God first, believe and trust in Him to take care of us. It is time to draw a line in the sand that we will no longer cross. To commit to the Lord Jesus, and not compromise for a cheap temporary thrill. To break from the destructive patterns of our past.

    If you have something haunting you today, do what Joshua did: Lay before the Lord and pray until you get your answer. The strength, wisdom, and encouragement to deal with it will soon come. Then make a fresh start with a clean slate, because today is the first day of the rest of your life. Make it count.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please forgive me of my sins and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Wash me, and I will be clean. Give me a fresh start today. Make my choices clear and speak to me in ways that I understand, in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Thank you Lord for all you do for us all! ❤️
September 23, 2020
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes my Lord, amen and amen 

September 23, 2020
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father

September 23, 2020
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Thank you Heavenly Father for all my Blessings. May Peace be with You. Amen

September 23, 2020
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen, Thank you Jesus. 

September 23, 2020
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Father God please forgive me for all of the mistakes I mad in my life Amen

September 23, 2020
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Walk with me lord in jesus name amen 

September 23, 2020
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

September 23, 2020
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Yeshua's name I ask, Amen.

September 23, 2020
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Gail Sellu
Gail Sellu

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please forgive me of my sins and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Wash me, and I will be clean. Give me a fresh start today. Make my choices clear and speak to me in ways that I understand, in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

In Jesus name I pray, Amen. Thank you Lord.

September 23, 2020
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

A most excellent mid-week encouragement, Pastor Dion! Lord, make my choices clear and speak to me in ways that I understand, in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

September 23, 2020
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Amen! Thank You Father.

September 23, 2020
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen! Thank You Lord!

September 23, 2020
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Bella Colliander
Bella Collianderedited: September 23, 2020

AMEN!  JUST EXCELLENT GUIDANCE.  THANK YOU LORD AND PASTOR DION.

September 23, 2020
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Dear Father I thank You for all our blessings, forgive our sins and lead us to be and have more of You in our lives. That Your word come to us in a way we can understand and follow Your designs, in Jesus Christ name we pray, Amen. That Your loving kindness be with us always as we follow Your word. 

Awesome message Pastor, God bless you and Sylvia. 

September 23, 2020
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Thank you for this right on devotional. I pray to put our hurts behind us and start fresh. Praise God for his mercy. In the name of Jesus Amen 

September 23, 2020
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen thank you Lord!

September 23, 2020
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Susan Petho
Susan Petho

Amen!

September 23, 2020
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen 

September 23, 2020
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

September 24, 2020