The focus this week seems to be on confessing our sins, receiving the grace of forgiveness and then turning from those ways which separate us from God. Changing from the inside out is the key. After watching the yo-yo style of living the Israelites practiced with regard to faithfulness and obedience, we should be able to see how much damage sin does.
When we do change our ways and practice living a life of faith and obedience, God will bless us. Joshua led his people to victory over Ai once they got their hearts right with God.
Joshua 8:1 (NIV)
“Then the LORD said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. For I have delivered into your hands the king of Ai, his people, his city and his land.”
Initially the Israelite army was defeated because of their disobedient ways, doing everything God commanded them not to do. How often do we do our own thing? How often does our own inner voice call us to account for our actions? When the conscience begins to nag – something is off kilter. When that voice in my head won’t allow me to justify my actions – something is off kilter. That voice is God nudging me to repent. It is time to recalculate and make the necessary adjustments; to either attitude or behavior.
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