Jericho

Jericho was shut up inside and out
no one entered none came out.
Jericho became filled with fear
as the children of God drew near.
Jericho heard stories of Israel's God
his fame was already spread abroad.
Jericho heard about His powerful hand
nothing & no one against him could stand.

Joshua was told to be bold & courageous
to trust in God and he will be victorious.
Joshua was given an unlikely plan
that would not be approved by man.
Joshua knew enemies God had previously stayed
and so he did not question he just promptly obeyed.
Joshua was assured that God would do the combat
and with their obedience the walls would fall flat.

In our lives, we will face a "Jericho" once or twice,
and when we do, where would we go for advice?
will we trust in Joshua's God, whom we say believe?
or will we live in despair and then choose to grieve?
will we take him at his word that we need not fear?
or will we perceive this challenge as too severe?
Just as for Joshua and Israel Jericho did fall,
ours will too, for God is the greatest above all.

Joshua 1: 9
"For this is my command to you. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be dismayed. For I the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."