Trust and obey

 "Now Joshua had commanded the people, saying, 'You shall not shout or make any noise with your voice, nor shall a word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I say to you, "Shout!" Then you shall shout.'" - Joshua 6:10

"So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city." - Joshua 6:20

How simple is the pathway to victory: it lies in the trust of God exhibited by His people, leading to obedience to His Word, which in turn results in the victory bestowed by God. They did their part, followed God's instructions exactly; God did His part, fulfilled His promise, and gave them the city. Had they shouted prematurely, they would not have victory; similarly, had they hesitated and delayed their shout, victory would have remained out of reach— the walls would have remained standing. It's not just about doing what God says, but doing it when He says.

Obedience to God's Word is a clear indicator of the trust His people place in Him. In honoring that trust, God bestows victory upon His faithful.

From my diary,

April 15, 2024