Before God sends us to a holy charge, He first calls us to holy ground. And, let’s be clear, while the holy charge is always a thing impossible to do with human perspective and strength, it is a thing altogether possible with God’s perspective and strength. He may indeed call us to something as colossal as felling and marching into a giant walled city, as the Israelites were commissioned to do with Jericho. More often, however, He calls us to do what we deem routine or mundane and therefore easily miss. Things like building strong Christ-centered relationships in our marriage, family, church or community. Things like standing for righteousness when all around us people are falling for sin. Like Joshua, we already know that the only way up into the power of God is to go prostrate before the presence of God. If we are not engaged in communion with God, we will soon be engaged in corruption with sin. The worshipful fellowship of Christ is always the way forward in our daily preparation for the holy charge we have been given. He will show us that He is with us and for us in the charge, but typically not before we spend time with Him. Entering a state of willful worship before Him allows us to hear Him speak freely His words of comfort, correction, guidance and encouragement. Whatever we are called to undertake in the name of Christ and for His glory, may it be said of us as it was said of Joshua at the end of chapter 6, “So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country.”

There is no charge too small or great to go unattended by God’s power and direction. And, no matter the odds we face, God can more than even the odds. “He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” (Eph. 3:20). 

Challenge: As you consider God’s charge for you today, whether monumental or mundane, take a moment just now to go into the presence of God and hear from Him. Ponder especially the words from Psalm 37. Here’s just a taste, “Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass. And He shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday” (vss. 3-6). No matter what wickedness surrounds you or what challenges precede you, God’s grace and power can help you face anything! Trust Him and watch Him show up to demonstrate that unlike man’s, His Word and power never fails! 

Prayer: All-righteous Father, I commit my ways to You and trust You to bring to pass what I could never do in my own strength. I worship You and praise You for your infinite faithfulness. Be magnified in the work You send me to this day. For Christ’s glory, I ask it. Amen. 

God’s blessings on your day!