HINT: From the priests holding the Ark in the flooded Jordan to Eleazar holding his sword in the barley field—standing still in faith releases God's miracle.
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” — Ephesians 6:13 (ESV)
How does Micro Study 7 connect Joshua 1:8, the Jordan River priests, and Eleazar's frozen grip with Ephesians 6:13 ('having done all, to stand firm')?
✨ PERSONAL LESSON
Your Job Is the Stand; God's Job Is the Victory
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.”
Take a deep breath of relief today: you don't have to manufacture the miracle in your own strength. Put on the armor, hold the promise, and stand—the Lord Himself works the victory.
SAY THIS ALOUD
“Having done all, I stand firm in Christ and trust the Lord to work the victory.”