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If you read the devotional, you will know that the obstacle between the Israelites and the promised land was a fortified city named Jericho. We all have obstacles in our lives that we have to overcome. Right now, mine is trusting God in the medical situation with our grandson. Each day, I have to give the anxiety and heartache to God, again and again. I know that God is sovereign and in control and that this tumor did not surprise Him, but it has shocked me. As I read about Jericho and God’s unconventional way of defeating that enemy, I know that the same God can lead our family past this obstacle. There is nothing God cannot do, and I am believing that He will use this for the benefit of those who need to draw closer to Him, including me. The wilderness seemed to be my own health problems and I thought all of that was done…but then, Isaac’s tumor was found. So, standing at the walls of Jericho, I am trying to maintain my trust and I am putting my hope in the Lord who created our grandson and loves him even more than we do. Obedience is the key to winning the victory. What God told the Israelites to do didn’t make a lot of sense in the natural order of winning battles, but they did it anyway. What God is speaking to my heart is to be still and trust…doesn’t make much sense to me when I want to find another answer, an alternative medical solution, something. But God says to be still and trust, so I am fighting myself every day to do just that.

I am sure that you have a Jericho in your life, too. Listen to God’s instructions about how to fight that battle and be an overcomer. As I told Isaac, “Nothing will happen today that you and God cannot handle together.” Reach out to God and ask Him what He wants you to do as you prepare for battle. And when He answers, do it.