“Then Joshua spoke to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites
before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel:
‘Sun, stand still over Gibeon; and Moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.’
So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the people had revenge upon their enemies.
Is this not written in the Book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day. And there has been no day like that, before it or after it;
that the LORD heeded the voice of a man; for the LORD fought for Israel.”
Joshua 10: 12-14
The power of our God is truly amazing! Can you envision the sun standing still and night not coming as it always has before? In the Valley of Aijalon, Joshua assessed the battle and determined that he needed more time to complete the victory over the enemy and so he made a bold request of the Lord. And the LORD answered and fought for Israel!
In chapter 10, we witness Joshua demonstrate an outrageous faith. He so believed that God could make the sun and moon stand still that he prayed in front of all the people of Israel that God would do the impossible and deliver their enemy to them in victory. Joshua had incredible faith and believed God for his promises.
What gave Joshua such boldness to ask for what was humanly impossible? If we look back at Joshua 10:8, we will see God had assured Joshua of the victory. He said to Joshua: “Do not fear them, for I have delivered them into your hand, not a man of them shall stand before you.” Joshua had bold confidence because he trusted in what God had spoken! He did not let the impending darkness hamper what God had called him to do! Instead, he trusted in faith that God would deliver the victory.
What do you need in your life today? What fear has gripped your life? God would tell you also to fear not for He is able to work mightily in you as He did in Joshua!
The apostle Paul declares this in Ephesians 3:20:
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
God is able to do “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think”! This boggles my mind, but I will boldly choose to trust God to defeat my every fear! God is at work within us and God will bring us through what He requires of us in life. Do not let the “darkness” hamper you! Remember who you are in Christ Jesus!
We can trust God is at work within us, building us up according to His amazing plans! We are “fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God”! Jesus is our “Chief Cornerstone” and we are being built on His foundation! Stay strong and keep your eyes lifted upon Him as He brings you through life’s battles! He is our Redeemer and Deliverer!
“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen. (Jude 24-25)
Remember, we never know what God might do in our circumstances! He is our Great, Almighty God, Loving Savior, and Mighty King of kings! Like Joshua, let us come boldly to His throne for His perfect help in our times of need and that His perfect will be done in our lives. His strength and His power will give us His victories in our lives…victories we might not know otherwise! May we always glory in His holy name and rejoice as we seek our unfailing LORD in all things!
Tom Renew
Deeper In To God’s Word
Resources:
Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick
Sun Stand Still – Audacious Prayers by Peggy Park
So The Sun Stood Still by Dale Nicol