Look And See

“See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men.”

Joshua 6:2

If there’s one key to watching the walls in your life fall and moving forward in freedom, this is it: believe the truth of God’s Word over the facts of your circumstances. That means looking to God, and not at everything around us. Only then are we able to see what’s going on from His perspective.

When God rallied the Israelites for battle, He spoke the words in today’s verse—and they always make me smile. I picture the Israelites looking at each other with puzzled expressions: “See? See what? All I see is a wall! I don’t see deliverance!” God was calling them to see not with their physical eyes but with eyes of faith. He wanted them to see that even though the situation was impossible, He would give them the promised victory.

For your promised victory, search God’s Word for instructions. Follow His instructions, whether or not they make sense, whether you will look courageous or crazy. What matters is doing what God says—and remembering that He is faithful to do what He has promised (Hebrews 10:23).

Lord, please give me eyes of faith that see Your promises fulfilled instead of my impossible circumstances. Give me ears that hear Your instructions and a heart willing to move forward.