Revelation of the Word:

THEME: INIQUITY 

Joshua 7:2-5 NIV

”Now Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth Aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the region.” So the men went up and spied out Ai. When they returned to Joshua, they said, “Not all the army will have to go up against Ai. Send two or three thousand men to take it and do not weary the whole army, for only a few people live there.” So about three thousand went up; but they were routed by the men of Ai, who killed about thirty-six of them. They chased the Israelites from the city gate as far as the stone quarries and struck them down on the slopes. At this the hearts of the people melted in fear and became like water.“

INSIGHT

-Beth Aven is derived from the Hebrew words “bayith” and “aven” which means the house of iniquity,” a place in Benjamin. While taking new territories, it does not mean that every war must be won especially if the people are living in iniquity. The Israelites went into war under the leadership of Joshua and they lost the battle. They were devastated and Joshua tore his clothes and went where the ark of the covenant was till evening and complained asking the Lord why He brought them out of Egypt to come and die by the sword of the Amorites. The Lord disclosed that, “Israel has sinned; they have violated my covenant, which I commanded them to keep. They have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen, they have lied, they have put them with their own possessions. That is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies; they turn their backs and run because they have been made liable to destruction. I will not be with you anymore unless you destroy whatever among you is devoted to destruction.” (Joshua 7:10-12). The Lord ordered that they people must consecrate themselves and destroy every idol so that they may win their battles and emerge victorious. 

PRAYER 

We give thanks to You Lord for You are good and Your love endures forever. We give thanks to You God of gods for Your love endures forever. We give thanks to You Lord of lords for Your love endures forever. To You Who alone does great wonders, Your love endures forever. You who by Your understanding made the heavens, Your love endures forever. You who spread out the earth upon the waters, Your love endures forever. You who made the great lights Your love endures forever, the sun to govern the day, Your love endures forever, the moon and stars to govern the night; Your love endures forever. We love You Lord, thank You for loving us first. May You help us Lord to love You with all our hearts, souls, hearts and strength, and love our neighbors as ourselves. May You help us to love one another deeply for love cover a multitude of sins. May You forgive us, our families and cover the sins of our nation with Your precious blood that speaks better things that that of Abel. May You fight for us every battle and make us victorious in every area of our lives. May You enable us to take new territories according to Your great love and purpose. Lord Jesus You have saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to Your own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. Amen

Further reading: 1 Peter 4:8, 2 Timothy 1:9

Blessed Tuesday

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