Joshua 7-10 = today's thoughts

Joshua 7-10 = today's thoughts

 

The sins of one affect the many.  It is an uncomfortable thought that our personal sins could have severe consequences on those we surround ourselves with, but that is exactly what happened to the entire nation of Israel.  Achan, broke covenant with Israel and with God,  he acted for himself in stark contrast to the orders he had been given by his leader and by his God.  As a result dozens of men lost their lives because that sin separated the people of Israel from their God and his watchful hand was not on them as they went into battle.  But look what happens when that that relationship is restored.  Achan received God’s justice for his transgression.  And when God’s justice had been metered out, the people of Israel were unstoppable.  They conquered nation after nation, they expanded their land, and reaped tremendous wealth and reward.  They were established in the Promise land as the nation to fear and respect.  This was a direct result of their faithfulness. 

 

Let this be our example, unrepentant sin leads straight to destruction.  Don’t let other things of this world rob you of your relationship with the King.  His justice will be metered out on those who are unrepentant, he is a constant God and the story shows this to be true.  Seek after him, be obedient to him, and relish the blessing he pours out on his faithful.  While we are all going to sin, and we are all going to fall short, make sure that you aren’t dwelling there.  Turn from that sin, replace it with something that brings honor to you life and to your God.