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The God Who Fights for Us

Joshua 10-12

In Joshua 10, five Amorite kings formed an alliance to attack Gibeon, a city that had made peace with Israel. In response, Joshua led his army into battle, and God supernaturally intervened—He rained down hailstones and even made the sun stand still so Israel could complete the victory. This passage reminds us that God fights for His people. When we face overwhelming battles, we can trust that the same God who stopped the sun for Joshua still moves powerfully on behalf of His children today.

In Joshua 11, after the southern campaign, Joshua turned his attention to the northern kings who had allied against Israel. The battles were fierce, but God assured victory as Joshua obeyed completely. This chapter emphasizes total obedience to God’s commands—Joshua left nothing undone. In our spiritual journey, we experience God’s power most fully when we fully surrender to His will. Partial obedience can lead to prolonged struggles, but complete trust in God brings lasting victory.

Joshua 12 is a summary of the conquests, listing 31 defeated kings. This chapter serves as a testimony of God’s faithfulness, showing that every victory was given by Him. Just as Israel recorded their triumphs, we too should remember the ways God has worked in our lives. When we look back on past victories, we are encouraged to trust Him for future battles.

These chapters teach us that victory comes through faith in God’s power, total obedience to His commands, and remembrance of His past faithfulness. Joshua 10 demonstrates God’s miraculous intervention, Joshua 11 shows the importance of full obedience, and Joshua 12 reminds us to reflect on God’s victories. As we face spiritual battles, we must trust that God fights for us, calls us to obey completely, and strengthens us through His past faithfulness.

Reflection Questions:

  • How does Joshua 10 encourage us to trust God in overwhelming battles?
  • What does Joshua’s complete obedience in chapter 11 teach us about following God’s commands?
  • Why is it important to remember and record God’s past victories in our lives?
  • How does God’s intervention in these battles point to His ultimate victory through Jesus Christ?
  • What personal battles are you facing today, and how can you trust God to fight for you?