In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor”, and in chapter ten and verse eight of the book of Joshua, we learn how “the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not” where we read,
And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into your hand;
there shall not a man of them stand before you.
The verse reads, “And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into your hand;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and the LORD” which means “and Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “said unto Joshua” or “uttered, declared and proclaimed to Joshua whose name means Jehovah is Salvation”, “fear them not” which means “do not be afraid, in awe or in dread of them, the kings of the Amorites and their armies”: “for I have delivered them” or “because, since and on account that I, Jehovah God, have given, bestowed, granted and appointed them, the kings and their armies” “into your hand” which means “in your, Joshua’s, hand of power, might, strength and authority”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God told “Joshua” not to be afraid of the five kings of the Amorites and their armies because He had given them to be under his power and control.
The verse continues, “there shall not a man of them stand before you.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “there shall not a man of them” which means “there will in no way or manner be a single male human being who will” “stand before you” or “remain, endure or present themselves in front and in the presence of you, Joshua”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God told “Joshua” that not a single “man” would remain and endure within their presence.
When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how Jehovah God made Himself known to “Joshua” in this situation. God let “Joshua” know that he and the people of Israel had no need to be afraid because He was giving the five Amorite kings and their armies over to their authority and not one of those “men” would remain. God was and is for Israel, and all others should take heed. God is the Creator of the Universe, and all of life has come through Him. When He takes a “stand” against someone, no one can remain. This same God desires a personal relationship with everyone who will yield to His Son Jesus who came into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we yield to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and empower us to live in a way that sees Him as the victor in every battle we encounter according to His perfect will and plan.
Next time we learn how “Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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