Joshua 5:13-15
November 8th 2026, Second Lord’s Day of the Month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, Pastor
Israel was about to battle against Jericho. It was there at Jericho that the commander of the LORD’s army appeared before Joshua. Let us learn from this passage.
First, it is to acknowledge that the LORD is controlling our lives. Joshua was probably preoccupied with thoughts about the battle; however, the commander of the LORD’s army appeared, holding a drawn sword! Joshua was shown that the LORD governed the conflict. We should also remember that He is the One who reigns over our lives.
Second, it is to listen to His Word and obey it as a servant of the LORD. Joshua fell on his face to the earth, worshiped and asked, “What does my lord say to his servant?” We should also humble ourselves before the Lord, listen to His Word as His servants, and follow His lead.
Third, it is to be mindful of the holy LORD - the One who is set apart from everything else. Joshua was told to take off his sandals in the presence of this God, and he did so. We also need to remember the holy LORD and fear Him wholeheartedly.
Though we are prone to various worries, let us first examine the state of our hearts as we stand before the LORD, and ensure that we approach Him with the faithful attitude.
<Word of the Bible>
15 And the commander of the LORD's army said to Joshua, “Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.
Joshua 5: 15 (English Standard Version)
