Joshua 8 takes Joshua and the children of Israel back to the business of conquering the land. After the setback of Achan's sin, they need to refocus and get back to work.
God encourages Joshua and gives him the plan of attack. Once Joshua and his men carry it out, they bring the people together to read the law, to remember who they serve.
Setbacks are not meant to paralyze us or take us out. They are simply a hurdle. Some are bigger than others. Some have longer lasting issues than others.
Satan and his army may want nothing more than to take us out. If they can't steal our faith, they can certainly try to keep us from living it out and using it in the kingdom of God.
Takeaways include:
1. Don't let setbacks permanently take you out of the kingdom or keep you from kingdom work.
2. Obey: Do whatever you have to do with a heart set on pleasing God, not on personal gain, or with a chip on your shoulder. Take God's commands seriously.
3. Remember to give thanks and set apart time in your schedule to get back into God's Word.
Commission: Get up by the power and strength God provides. Go in the grace God provides and work for the Lord and men and be a blessing to both!
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