FAMILY OF FAITH MINISTRIES. Good morning. The Peace of God be with you all. Rejoice in the Lord always. "You are to set an ambush … All those with me will advance … when the men come out against us … we will flee from them. They will pursue us until we have lured them away from the city." Joshua 8:4-6 NIV. Insight: It had been a humiliating loss. The Israelites had been defeated in battle by the forces of the tiny town of Ai. When they sought God, they realized they had been overconfident and gone into battle without seeking His guidance. Even more damaging, sin was in the camp. After they dealt with the sin and sought God anew, He sent them back to face the people of Ai but with a different strategy. He directed them to appear to repeat the same actions that led to their defeat. This time they were to fool Ai into thinking they would engage in battle in the same way. Instead, they would be setting a trap. God was showing them how to use their mistakes to turn defeat into victory. We all know the feeling when we sin or make mistakes. At such moments, we may feel hopeless or discouraged. But the Bible assures us that God is ready to forgive us if we confess our sins in 1 John 1:9. He even can turn our defeats into victory. Challenge: The Bible tells, “In all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” in Romans 8:28. He can work everything for good, even mistakes. Such is His promise for those who love Him! Seek God for fresh guidance on the victories you need in your life today.
Prayer: Father, I confess my sins to You. Please forgive me and use these mistakes for good. I seek Your direction for my life. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.🙏🏼🔥🙌🏼💖
