It’s not over until it’s over, but faith already believes for the victory. “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” (1John 5:4 KJV). Does faith mean we can become complacent about obedience in the small things in the meantime? Certainly not. We must walk carefully but not fearfully. Israel had just completed a monumental victory over Jericho with clear, supernatural intervention from Jehovah in bringing down the walls with blasts from trumpets punctuated with a shout (Joshua 6), but they were clearly instructed not to take any spoils from the city for that was devoted to the LORD and “accursed” (Joshua 6:17) to them. God gave Joshua the victory, but it was spoiled by Achan stealing from the LORD’s devoted things. Likewise, stealing God’s glory in our triumphs is a curse. “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD” (Jeremiah 9:23-24).
God’s anger is kindled, when we are oblivious to whom the glory belongs. We say we understand the glory is His, but we need to be careful about our heart and actions. Otherwise, we will come against a seemingly small task afterwards only to be defeated. What is the remedy? Be as careful in the preparation, as you would have to be in rectifying the problem. So, Joshua called out Achan, solved that problem, then went on to complete the destruction of Ai (Joshua 6). Father, it takes patience of faith to see the job through to the end. Grant us that faith and patience to reap the harvest. Help us not to faint, if the victory does not come easy. Make us to see You as our Sustainer, especially when the battle is difficult. Produce in us a greater understanding and appreciation of who you are. Cause us to love and admire You for the results. Lord Jesus, return quickly and deliver Your people. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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