Shock and Awe or Shocking Hail? Which would you prefer for protection as a nation in the days ahead? Many would take the U.S. military, but I will take hailstones thank you. Studying through the book of Joshua through chapter 12 we notice that Israel and Joshua only failed twice up to this point. Both times it was, "but they did not ask council of the Lord." 9:14. The scripture that is a basic overall trustworthy truth is, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance." Psalm 33:12. This is a "nice" scripture. It is a feel good scripture. Making sure we quote it on veterans and memorial day. But the truth is, that the nation that fears the Lord will truly have the backing of the Most High. I read a startling quote about Joshua and the Israeli nation as they crossed the Jordan and began to take over lands that were established by other countries. I think in God's sovereignty, these nations used their people power, finance and abilities to build just so God's people could come and occupy. Israel wandered for 40 years in circles because of their unrelenting disobedience, but as Joshua was raised up, the people finally were able to inherit the promise. As they went forward to "take the land", they did have to fight for it. In one scene, a nation calls together other nations to protect the raiding band of Israelites to protect their city interest. What would happen? The city had been there for years, the other nations had settled and established strength and allies to fight a wandering "terrorist" group. Terrorist? No. God's backing, yes. As the battle began, the Bible reads, "and it happened, as they fled before Israel and were on the descent of Beth Horon, that the Lord cast down large hailstones from heaven on them as far as Azekah, and they died. There were more who died from the hailstones than the children of Israel killed with the sword." 10:11.Wow. Homeland Security or Hailstones? I'll take the Lord's backing thank you. Let's pray for our leaders. How the nation rejoices when the righteous rule. God lead our nation, our leaders....to follow you. We recognize we are nothing without your protection.
Love- Stu
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Amen Stuart! I am with you all the way on this article you wrote! I'll take the Hailstones any day in protection from the enemy! Their weaponry is no match, nor their ability to use them. We are so in tune with our spiritual insight!
In Christ, Mary
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