The Battle Vs. Sin

The battle for Jericho was a sure thing, God delivered the city into Israel’s hands. It was simple, God spoke, the people listened and served, and the victory was secured. After the battle was won, the Israelites were to gather the treasures of Jericho and bring them before the Lord as an offering. As we know, that didn’t happen completely. An Israelite named Achan and his family decided to keep some of the plunder for themselves, in Joshua 7, Achan said “it was too much to resist”. So he took some of the treasure, and in effect stole from God. The battle for Jericho was a military victory, but was it a spiritual victory? The lost battle against sin. In Ephesians 6 Paul said our battle is not with flesh and blood, but against the dark forces of this world that tempt us to disobey God. Sometimes the activities of serving God can be the easy battle to win, the bigger battle is with the secret sin that so easily entangles us. Whatever battle you are going through, remember that our greatest battle occurs in our hearts each day. So when your heart tempted, that is when more than ever you need lean upon, for with Him the battle will be won! Vic