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Confidence booster

It is been a long while since I updated my reader on the activity and progress of the Israelites. I regret to admit this is because I have not actually read of it until today. As humbling as it is, this blog is a great way for me to keep myself accountable to reading and pondering God's incredible Word. And truly, it is so important to do so. The last week or so I have felt very dry once again and when I realized that I had not read God's very words I understood. Indeed, God's words are a refresher to the soul. So without further ado, let us discover how the Israelites are faring.

After a complete victory over several thousand men, the Israelites were surely feeling confident in their God. Possibly to increase this confidence and to rid the earth of some very wicked cities, God decided to allow the Israelites to become victors once more.

Once again the surrounding nations heard of the victory of the Israelites over their enemies and decided to wage war on them. This time not two or even four kings united with the purpose to conquer Israel but at least sixteen. Not surprisingly, the army is said to be "as the sand on the seashore." They also had many horses and chariots. What a prospect, true God had performed amazing feats for the Israelites, but such a large army must have caused at least a little fear. But God tells Joshua again, do not fear because I am going to use you to completely wipe them out tomorrow. (God's hint that he is one their side and they should start fighting) So with no recorded hesitation Joshua with the army attacked them suddenly. Of course it was just as God said and everyone of the men perished. Consider that for a minute.

Got to go,

~Elisabeth

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