I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Joshua 12. (Verses 1-24). I did not write the verse today because the Chapter as a whole is the point. From verses one to twenty-four Joshua 12 lists the kings that Israel defeated as they entered the promise land. I am amazed at this because they conquered every obstacle that stood in the way of them receiving what God had for them. How? God fought for them. Today as I was doing my devotion I realized how every chapter, every verse, and every book in the bible that God had lead me to in my time with Him, was directly reflective of what was happening in my life at the moment. In Deuteronomy Israel was being prepared for the promised land. At the same time I was preparing for my move to Buffalo and just as God was dealing with things that needed to be removed from Israel (in Deuteronomy), He was dealing with me and my family the same way. In Joshua the people are one by one attaining the promise that God has for them, the journey wasn’t easy they had battles, but in each one God fought for them and they came out victorious. I have been in Buffalo for 2 weeks and many things have gone smoothly while other things have been a fight, yet we have been victorious in ALL thus far, because God has fought for us. As I read chapter 12 I had this thought, one day I will be able to like Joshua, sit back and survey all that I have conquered, because God went before me. Upon my move God has given me a new life verse (that’s not to say the old one is invalid… it more like He has added to it). The verse Proverbs 16:3, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Why? Because if I commit what I do to God then His plans become mine, as I allow Him to lead me. Joshua lived following God and was able to sit back and name every king conquered by God. My prayer: One day you and I will be able to sit back and name all that we have conquered and overcome because God went before us.