Daily Manna: You Are Not Alone Wednesday, June 19, 2013 TEXT: JOSHUA 5:10-15 Key Verse : “And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?” (Joshua 5:13). Life can be lonely, especially at crucial junctures. At such a time, when the need arises for you to decide on the direction to take in life, it will dawn on you that friends and family and all the wisdom of the world are grossly inadequate for your need. But if you are a Christian, realize that you are not alone. Joshua and the Israelites had just crossed River Jordan into the Promised Land. And on the fourteenth day of the first month, they held a Passover, as commanded by God. There they also ate food from the land of Canaan for the first time. And the day following, manna which God had provided for 40 years ceased. But the land of Canaan had not been conquered yet. They must fight their way into their possession. It was therefore, a shock for Joshua to suddenly look up and find a man standing a short distance away, with his sword drawn, as if ready for battle. Being a courageous soldier, Joshua matched towards the stranger and demanded to know his identity. The stranger was indeed the Captain of the host of the Lord. On hearing this, Joshua fell down and worshipped. The Lord leads all His children in the journey of life. He shows us the way when we reach a crossroads in life. As He goes with us, He demonstrates that He cares and will miraculously provide things that we cannot do for ourselves. But He also expects that we should use our talents and skills to work and earn a decent livelihood. Prayer must not become an alternative to preparation, nor should faith in the ever-present God turn into a substitute for hard work. Thought for the Day : At crucial junctures, fear not, the Lord is with you.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:07:57 +0000
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