When God Gives You Another Chance

Joshua 8

War 1-29

Spoil 2

During the battle at Jericho they were forbidden to take spoil, now at Ai they are allowed to take spoil.

Some battles…

Test us

Our character

Our Obedience

Our Faithfulness

Example: Jericho

Increase us

promote

Elevate

Open door

Example: when David had a battle with Goliath is made his famous. It opened doors for him.

Teach us

Not To trust in self

Example: the first attempt at Ai

Strategy 2

The temptation for believers can be to switch on autopilot. It’s is easy and doesn’t require energy or time. Going through the motions doesn’t cut it.

New battles may require new strategies. We need to seek God in prayer at the onset of each new mission. It’s is not wise to keep running the same play (strategy)and not check in with the coach to see if he is calling a different play.

Satan changes his strategy and God always has the answer to win the battle.

Don’t get lazy

Don’t switch on autopilot

Don’t fall into routine and ruts.

Get a fresh strategy from God.

Worship 30-31

Worship is the right move after a battle.

Carve out space to worship God.

For his plan

For his power

For his protection

For his patience

For his mercy

For his grace

Even when the outcome isn’t what you had hoped for still worship.

Example: when David lost his child his response was to worship.

Word 32-35

The word will heal the wounds of battle

The word will replenish strength lost in the battle

The word will comfort the casualties of battle

The word will give rest to your soul after the battle

The word will prepare you for the next battle

The word will correct the lies your heard in the battle

The word will remind you who the real enemy is in the battle

We don’t needs bits and pieces of the Word but we need all of the word.

Write the word 32

Read the word 34

Hear the word 35

Psalm 119:92–93 NKJV

Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction. I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life.