Shout!

Joshua 6: 16-17, “The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the people, “Shout! For the Lord has given you the city! The city and all that is in it are to be devoted to the Lord.”

In today’s reading of Joshua 3:1-6:27, we see that the Lord gives direction to Joshua, and in return for his obedience, the Lord would exalt Joshua in the eyes of all of Israel. It was then the Israelites would know that the Lord was with him, just as He was with Moses. This is a perfect example given to us, if we will do what the Lord instructs us to do; He will live up to His name Jehovah-Jireh, who is, “Our provider!” If we will do this, He will do that.

Above all, we are called to walk and operate in the fruits of the Spirit. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Gal. 5:22-23).” Everywhere we go, operating in the fruit of the Spirit will allow the light of the glory of the Lord to shine through you to people. Allow Christ to be your passion, and people to be your purpose! I am learning more and more that ministry is so much more than holding a microphone---it’s about loving people. Too often are we focused on our lives, and where we are spiritually. Walk in love, joy, and peace---let your light shine. We have a Savior that redeemed us from all trespasses, setting us free! He desires to commune with us everyday. This is the style of living we are commanded to walk out daily!

Just as in the life of Joshua, the Lord gave him commands, and Joshua obeyed. The ending result: “Shout! For the Lord has given you the city! The city and all that is in it are to be devoted to the Lord.” If the Body of Christ would walk in the fruits of the Spirit, cities and regions will be changed! I see God moving through people in big ways. He is touching hearts and transforming lives. Let our BIG God, move BIG in your life. Greater things are yet to come. We might as well, shout! The Lord has given us a city and all that is in it, and we declare this city belongs to the Lord!

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God of This City - Chris Tomlin