Daily Bible Reading with DragoNate #155

Victory

Joshua 8

I pray blessings on you as you read.

(v. 2) "You will do the same thing to Ai and its king that you did to Jericho and its king. However, you may take its loot and livestock for yourselves. Set an ambush behind the city.' " (v. 16-17) "All the troops in the city were called out to chase them. As they chased Joshua, they were lured away from the city. Not one man was left in Ai or Bethel; They all went after Israel. So the city was left unprotected as they chased Israel." (v. 19) "The men who were hiding got up as soon as he [Joshua] stretched out his hand. They entered the city, captured it, and quickly set it on fire."

My Thoughts

It was not very smart of Ai to have sent out every single soldier, every single able bodied man, to fight their attackers. That move caused them to leaver the city entirely unprotected, and Israel was able to capture it and set it on fire. They had the victory soon after because the men of Ai had nowhere to go, with the Israelites in front and behind.

Most of us more than likely cannot relate to this kind of victory, not counting games. We still have victories all the time, though. Small victories are still something to celebrate. Our biggest victory as God's people is over the enemies and every one of his tactics.

Nothing Satan could ever do can ever truly ruin us if we are in Jesus. Whether it comes in the form of other people's evil actions, or stupid or unfortunate things happening.With today being Pink Shirt Day, my main focus is on bullies. You can watch this video giving a word of encouragement if you would like.

As stated in the video, it does get better. You have victory over them as well because nothing bullies do can ever separate us from God. Even though you may be going through that situation, and even if it has been a long time, you have victory.

Stay strong and don't let the bullies get to you. I know it's easier said than done, but you have to try. Don't lose yourself the people who bully you because they are not worth it. Talk to someone who can help you in some way.

Prayer Time

Now you talk to God about what you read, and you can even read this chapter of the Bible for yourself before you do.

Let me know your thoughts on this reading as well.

Thank you for taking the time to read, I pray that what you have read blesses and inspires you! Godbless!