"Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, 'Are you for us or for our enemies? 'Neither,' he replied, 'but as commander of the army of the LORD I have now come.' Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, 'What message does my LORD have for his servant?'"
Many times in our lives when we face battles we go into warrior mode. Such was the case when Joshua was preparing for war against Jericho. He was promised by God that the victory was already his before the battle was fought. Joshua was ready and willing to charge into the city and take it! Due to his own over zealous attitude he didn't even recognize the leader who God sent. Thankfully, Joshua was immediately convicted of who this leader was and the part he was to play in the victory due to the fact Joshua was surrendered to God's spirit. When we face adversity do we charge in not recognizing God's way but apply our own battle strategies or do we fall face down and worship God and submit to His strategies?
There are definately seasons for both - the difference is being surrendered enough to recognize which role God will summon.
Is God using you to fight a battle as a warrior right now or has He led you to be a worshipper and wait on Him?
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