Unlocking Lockdowns

“Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in. And the Lord said to Joshua: ‘See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor.’” [1]

The key to any victory, spiritually speaking, is the Lord! As the Apostle Paul said, “If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” [2]

The city of Jericho was on a spiritual lockdown. All but the harlot Rahab was happy with the way things were. They did not want the people of God in their city. They were determined to keep them out. The Lord told Joshua that walls were coming down. He told Joshua that He would unlock the lockdown. God is greater than demons and humans who defy Him.

“Joshua said to the people: ‘Shout, for the Lord has given you the city!’ The people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. Then the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.” [3]

Spiritually speaking, if God wants a person, city and/or nation to experience a spiritual awakening, no one can stay His hand, but God chooses to work through people to bring about victories in this world. People like Joshua and his band of believers. People who shout if need be. People who sound trumpets if need be. But ultimately, people who believe GOD is GOD.

“Dear Heavenly Father, we ask that in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, that You decimate strongholds of darkness in our cities and nations and give Your Christ-believing and Christ-proclaiming people glorious victories today. Thank You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Your glory is above all the earth! In the Name Jesus Christ, I praise You and I pray! Amen!”

“If it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God.” [4]

[1] Joshua 6:1-2
[2] Romans 8:31-32
[3] Joshua 6:16, 20
[4] Acts 5:39