TOWARDS VICTORY II
He answered to Joshua “I am here, as a Commander of the Lord’s Army” Jos 5:1a
After reaching Canaan, God asked Joshua to do two important things.
- To circumcise all men folks in the Camp.
- To observe pass over.
These are to be done from their part to purify themselves Thereafter, the Lord of Host will lead them to Victory, whenever they wage war against Canaan’s Kings. Without God, they can’t do anything. As God directed, they observed passover on the 14th day of the first month. The procedure of Passover is as follows. They should select a lamb/Sheep according to the size of the family. If it is a small family, they can observe with their neighbour. The lamb should be one year old and without any blemish. The whole congregation should strike the lamb at the same time and the blood should be applied on two side posts and on the upper door Post of the house, wherein they eat. The lamb should be roasted in fire and eaten with unleavened bread and bitter herbs. It should not be kept till morning. They should eat with loins girded, shoes on feet, staff in hands and eaten hastily. It is the Lord’s Passover. (Exo.12:1-13)
From this we understand that for deliverance, one should obey gods voice as such and be disciplined. Unity, integrity and faith in God are all the requirements needed. The flesh of our body longs to sit, relax and enjoy life. But, we Christians need to march forth with great speed, as life is like a shadow or an air bubble.
Jesus, the Lamb of God was slaughtered for our Redemption and salvation. So let us follow life’s journey, under the banner of Jesus and his blood.
Eph 6:10-16 Suggest us to put on the whole armor of God, so that we will be able to stand against the wills of the devil (11) and stand in the evil day (13). The armour of God are “Truth as belt, righteousness as breast plate, our shoes of readiness to announce the Good News and peace, “faith as shield”, “salvation as a helmet” and “word of God as the sword” which the Holy spirit gives us Let us do all these in prayer as seek Gods help
Witness:
Jesus is the best example who accomplished God’s plan on earth in every aspect. He redeemed us from the bondages of Satan. He directs, us the same path he walked to win the eternal glory.
Prayer:
We thank you Lord for the redemption and salvation,you gave us through cross. Give us strength to wear the armor of God and follow you towards victory Amen.
SOL.VICTY MITHYLA