Moses has died, and God appoints Joshua to lead Israel into the long-awaited Promised Land. The Lord’s command is clear: “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). Their first steps into Canaan mirror their past deliverance. Just as the Red Sea had parted for Moses, the Jordan River parts for Joshua, and the nation crosses on dry ground with the Ark of the Covenant leading the way. Soon after, the mighty city of Jericho falls—not to military power, but to obedience and faith. At God’s command, the people march around the walls for seven days, then shout as the trumpets blast. The walls collapse, proving that victory belongs to the Lord. Yet triumph is followed by failure. When Israel attacks the city of Ai (pronounced Eye), they are defeated because hidden sin lingers in the camp. This teaches them that God’s holiness cannot be compromised. Once the sin is addressed, Ai is conquered, and the people press forward. The rest of the book recounts Israel’s campaigns across the land, where God repeatedly shows Himself faithful. Enemies fall, promises are fulfilled, and each tribe receives its inheritance. Caleb, the old spy who trusted God, is rewarded with Hebron as his portion, a reminder that God’s promises never expire. Cities of refuge are also established, reflecting God’s justice and mercy in protecting the innocent. In his final speech, Joshua gathers the nation and delivers a challenge that rings through history: “Choose this day whom you will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). Joshua’s very name points us forward. In Hebrew, Yehoshua—shortened as Yeshua—means “The Lord saves.” Just as Joshua led God’s people into the promised land of Canaan, Jesus leads us into the eternal promise of salvation. Joshua’s victories foreshadow the greater victory of Christ, who defeats sin and death and brings us into everlasting life. 🙏🏼 CONTINUED INCOMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus