| JOSHUA A good general must be able to follow as well as give orders. Therefore, Joshua was a minister as well as a general. In being such, it was necessary that he should deal with his enemies physically, but also deal with his own people spiritually. Consequently, when he found himself on the eve of his demise, he made a very profound statement, which is still prevelant with us today, as are all adherents of the teachings of the Bible. Joshua 24:15 tells us these words: "And if it seems evil for you to serve the Lord, choose ye this day, whom ye shall serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites in whose lands ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." If a Joshua of a Court or a Grand Joshua of a Grand Court, is not willing to serve the Grand Joshua of the Universe, then the Joshua is not worthy of his office. The name alone, should inspire the court Joshua to excell in his position, to be able to preside with the knowledge that peace and harmony are the bywords of his authority. Joshua means "Jehovah is salvation." There will be more on this as it is a vital link in putting the spiritual chain together. Joshua was close to God. Joshua's moves were with God and met God's approval. This general, chosen of God, was successful in all his endeavors and defeated all his enemies with the help of God. Consider if you will: 1. He sent spies to Jericho and they were assisted by a harlot. God's devine will. (Joshua 2:1) 2. Crossed the Jordan in miraculous fashion, with the waters dividing. God's divine will. (Jos 3:14-17) 3. He caused twelve stones to be set up as a memorial. God's divine will. (Joshua 4:1-7) 4. Marched his people around Jericho 13 times, causing it to fall. God's divine will. (Joshua 6:1-5) 5. Interceded for Israel when Achan sinned. God's divine will. (Joshua 7:1-13) 6. Read the law at Mt. Ebal. God's divine will. (Joshua 8:35) 7. Caused the sun to stand still. God's divine will. (Joshua 10:12-14) 8. Divided Caanan by lots. God's divine will. (Joshua 15) 9. Set the tabernacle up at Shiloh. God's divine will. (Joshua 18:1) 10. Established six cities for refuge. God's divine will. (Joshua 20:1-6) 11. Raises a 'stone of witness'. God's divine will. (Joshua 24:26-28) 12. Lived to be 110 years old. Buried in Timnathserah on Mount Ephraim. God's divine will. (Joshua 29:1-30) While these are not all of the events that happened under Joshua's leadership, these stand out. The whole book of Joshua will give you meaning as to why the male figure in a Court of Heroines of Jericho is called a Worthy Joshua. |
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