WATCHING WALLS FALL DOWN

In this sermon, we explore the power of submission to the Holy Spirit and obedience to His leadership. Drawing from the Book of Joshua, we learn how to harness the power we possess in Christ Jesus to bring down the walls that hinder our spiritual progress and our lives in general.

The story of the Israelites and the walls of Jericho serves as a powerful metaphor for the obstacles we face in our own lives. Just as the Israelites faced the seemingly impregnable walls of Jericho, we too encounter barriers that seem insurmountable. These walls can take many forms, such as sin, addiction, persistent medical conditions, or fear of the future.

The key message is that by faith and obedience, we can overcome these obstacles. Joshua's encounter with the Commander of the Lord's army (a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus) teaches us to fix our eyes on the Lord rather than our problems. We are reminded that fear is looking at God through our problems while faith is looking at our problems through God.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience, even when God's instructions seem strange or make no sense from a human perspective. Just as the Israelites marched around Jericho in obedience to God's command, we too must trust and obey God's instructions, believing that He will fulfill His promises in His time and His way.

In conclusion, the sermon encourages us to keep trusting God, pray in faith, listen intently to His Spirit, and be diligent in following His instructions. By doing so, we can see the walls of Jericho in our lives fall flat.