This was certainly a humbling moment for our fearless leader. He had been led by God to miraculously cross over the Jordan and take the city of Jericho. No doubt, his confidence was high and his heart was impassioned for the call. As he approached his goal he looked up ahead and saw a man with a drawn sword whom he failed to recognize. He posed the question of allegiance and received an answer that made him drop to his knees, realizing this was a messenger from God.
At first glance I wondered why the messenger from God stated that he was neither on their side nor the enemy’s side. My commentary explained that both Joshua and Israel needed a reminder that God was not fighting alongside either opponent but that this was His battle, His plan, His agenda and His initiation. It was as if the messenger slightly turned Joshua’s binocular lens into focus to reveal the sharp truth of God’s reality. This was not to be Joshua’s battle, and it would certainly not be his victory.
When we begin to determine our own abilities for our future,
God will send us messages that will put into focus the reality of His
leadership. Our lives should be
surrendered to the commander Who leads and is already up ahead of us with a
drawn sword. His sword is the Word and
His message will be revealed through getting into His word.
When we see our efforts in life aligning with His agenda, we realize that everything experienced is a requirement for His victory.
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