S) "7 Now these are the kings of the land whom Joshua and the sons of Israel defeated beyond the Jordan toward the west, from Baal-gad in the valley of Lebanon even as far as Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir; and Joshua gave it to the tribes of Israel as a possession according to their divisions,"
Joshua 12:7 (NASB)
O) In all, Joshua goes on to list 31 separate kings that the Israelites defeated. Somehow, that number had escaped me in the past. I knew that the peoples they defeated, included several different people groups, but I didn't realize they had split it up so much. Granted, given the history of this area, these 31 kings were more like governors of city-states, but still! It's also incredible to consider, that the Israelites filled this void with a single nation of people! God's plans are so much bigger than we can know from the start of our journey.
A) The victories we have in the LORD are truly endless. It doesn't matter how many nations, or how many kings, or how many armies or tall walls we face. When God leads, when He commands, victory and favor belong to Him and are His to give. I want to be faithful to be used for the victories He lays before me. I should also get around to chronicling my own victories in Jesus...
P) Father, I don't know how many "nations" and "kings" I have before me, but I trust in Your name and Your power to deliver me into victory. I know You have a plan and You will fight for me. I know I have a part to play, but I want to do it in obedience, with You going before me, and preparing my way. Let me be faithful and obedient, while You are faithful and victorious. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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