When it came to taking the land, the Israelites would see it was all God. God brought them to this point, God made the fortified walls fall down. God would give them the land.
Sometimes the hardest part is obeying God when it doesn't make sense. Why stay in a marriage that is subpar? Why not throw caution to the wind and seek pleasure when obedience feels like drudgery? God blesses obedience. He sees the effort you put in.
Jericho was the first place Israel conquered and it was to be set apart for God. They could take the plunder from the rest of the land, but Jericho was God's. God's kingdom works as his children support kingdom efforts. Are you setting aside some of what God has given you for the work of the church? God tells us to test him. Give to him and he assures us he will bless us. In all the years we've given, I've never missed what we've given to God. I think you'll find the same.
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"There's More to the Story" is a podcast that looks at Scripture with a scalpel and a microscope to get the depth we don't find if we only skim the surface. Amber takes every day issues and uses the Bible for practical lessons and tangible applications. Interviews, audiobooks and teaching are designed to help you know and love God more.