The walls fell and a promise was kept

"Meanwhile, Joshua said to the two spies, “Keep your promise. Go to the prostitute’s house and bring her out, along with all her family.”     Joshua 6:22   NLT

Read Chapter 6 and you'll get the full story. However, in a nutshell, Joshua gathered his troops and under God's direction, set off to walk around the perimeter of Jericho. Seven priests led the way, blowing their horns, followed by more priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant. Then came Joshua and the fighting troops. They were to march around the perimeter of the town once a day for 6 days. On the 7th day, they had to walk around it seven times and on the seventh time, the priests would blow a lasting blast on their horns and the rest of them had to shout as loud as they could. They did this and the walls of this mighty town fell down, leaving only the house that Rahab lived in. The soldiers rushed into the town and killed everything in sight.

There are a number of things that happened here which are notable:

Obedience  Joshua obeyed all that the Lord had told him and he claimed the victory. This reinforces the need to listen properly to what God tells us. Hearing the word properly brings victory. If Joshua had missed out anything that day, it may have been a disaster.

Noise  Scripture tells us to: 'Shout to the LORD all the earth, break out in praise and sing for joy' Psalm 98:4-9. Praise opens doors or like here, brings down walls. The priests were up front blowing their horns with all their might. The Ark of the Covenant symbolising God Himself was following behind and everyone else were shouting as loud as they could. Praise brings victory.

Promises  God keeps His promises and so should we. There is so much disappointment when a promise is broken. Always, to the best of your ability, keep you word. Joshua was diligent here and reminded the two spies to keep their promise to Rahab and go and rescue her and her family as was planned (v22). Keeping promises makes people feel wanted and secure. 

Protection  Rahab's family that day, must have wondered what was happening when the walls fell down. Rahab's house was built into the wall and her house was all that was left standing. Rahab though, was a woman of faith, she may have been tempted to fear when this happened but it would have been temporary because she knew she was under a promise - an oath. She knew the spies would come for them as they had said. Do you realise the protection that you are under each moment of the day. God is in you; angels surround you and as you pray for His protecton each day, he is happy to oblige.

Finally, if God promises you something; if He tells you to do something for Him, never listen to other people's attempts to dampen your faith. Get counsel yes, but receiving good counsel and robbing of your faith are two different matters. Be cautious in all you do.

Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard. 

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