January 2, 2022

Passage Read: Joshua 6-9
Meditation Verses: 7:6-9

Thought

Joshua knew from long ago that God planned to bring them into the land and give it to them. He was one of the original spies who urged the people to trust the Lord and take the land 38 years ago. Yet at this setback, even he questions whether they were just being set up to be destroyed. Even he questions the plans of the Lord, whether it was really to destroy them. How easy it is to question the Lord's goodness and leading when we bring sin into the equation. God doesn't change His mind and He doesn't lie. If things go sideways, either we have sinned or He is leading along a different path to the same destination.

Application

If this delay is a problem, I need to consider whether we have sinned against the Lord or not. Perhaps everything is right on schedule, and there's no need to worry. Still, better to check with the Lord to be safe. Is there something I or we have done wrong to cause these delays? Are You not pleased with something in our midst? Show us so that we can repent.