By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.
Hebrews 11:30
Read Joshua 6:1–21
What is your favorite day of the week? Studies show that Friday and Saturday are the favorite days for most. But how many of us would say Sunday?
In Joshua and the battle of Jericho, a story that some Christians have known since Sunday School, we get a glimpse of how a particular day can be the most jubilant day of a week; filled with music, trumpets, shouts, and victory. But before that joyous moment when the walls came down, we observe that the people of God fully obeyed each of His commands for six full days.
They were to march around Jericho each day with all the armed men (v. 3) and seven priests carrying trumpets in front of the ark of the covenant (v. 4). There were further instructions given by God through Joshua for the people. They were not to give a war cry or raise their voices; not to say a word until they were told which day to shout (v. 10).
What a picture of faith and daily obedience to the Lord! It was faith in the Lord that brought down the walls of Jericho (Heb. 11:30). From morning to night (vv. 11–12), the people had to trust in God’s Word before the outcome, knowing that the Lord had something greater in store for the final day. Indeed, God had something greater. On the seventh day, the Israelites saw victory through Joshua (Yeshua) over the enemy in Jericho in the Promised Land.
We too have something greater in our future! That’s why gathering with God’s faithful people on the Lord’s day can be the most exciting day of the week. It is filled with jubilant worship as we remind ourselves of the victory we have in and through Jesus (Yeshua).
Go Deeper
What do you think went through the minds of the Israelites as they followed God’s puzzling instructions? How does being mindful of our future hope (Heb. 4:9) influence the way we walk in obedience today?
Pray With Us
Lord Jesus, thank You for the freedom we have to come together with fellow believers in our churches. Thank You for the joy of joining Your people on earth and all the company of heaven in the unending hymn.
This Devotional is from Sing to the Lord: Music in the Bible written by author Dr. Brian Lee
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