Trusting God Through Every Season of Life

In every season of life—whether we find ourselves in abundance or in the wilderness, in joy or in suffering—God calls us to bless His name and trust in His goodness. The story of Joshua and the fall of Jericho reminds us that the battles we face are never too great for our God. When Joshua stood before the insurmountable walls of Jericho, he encountered the Commander of the Lord’s army—King Jesus Himself—who brought a plan that defied human logic. Joshua’s faith was not in the method, but in the Person who gave the command. The victory was not about clever strategies or human strength, but about trusting and obeying the One who leads us.

Faith is not a one-time act, but a continual journey. The Israelites marched around Jericho for seven days, a number signifying completion, learning that waiting on God is never wasted time. In our fast-paced world, we often want instant results, but God uses seasons of waiting to strengthen our faith and prepare us for His promises. Just as Naaman had to dip seven times in the muddy Jordan to be healed, sometimes God’s instructions seem strange or difficult, but obedience brings blessing.

There is power in confessing what God has already promised. The Israelites shouted in victory before the walls fell, proclaiming God’s faithfulness even before they saw the outcome. Faith is not about naming and claiming our desires, but about boldly declaring what God has already said in His Word. When we confess His promises, we align ourselves with His will and open our lives to His miraculous work.

Ultimately, the conquest belongs to the Lord. God leads us in triumphal procession, and when He wins, we all share in the blessing. Our role is to trust, obey, and give Him the glory. Even when we falter, God’s grace invites us back to faith and obedience, reminding us that He is always fighting for us. Whatever battles or burdens we carry, we are invited to lay them at His feet, trust His timing, and walk in the victory He has already secured.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Blessing God’s Name in Every Season True worship is not dependent on our circumstances. Whether we are in a season of abundance or walking through suffering, we are called to bless the name of the Lord. This posture of praise, even in the darkness, transforms our hearts and keeps our focus on God’s unchanging character rather than our changing situations. [18:41]
• 2. Waiting on God Is Not Wasted Time God often asks us to wait, not because He is slow, but because He is working in us during the waiting. The Israelites’ seven-day march around Jericho and Naaman’s seven dips in the Jordan both teach us that God’s timing is perfect and purposeful. Our waiting seasons are opportunities for faith to grow and for God to prepare us for the victory He has planned. [41:23]
• 3. Faith Is Rooted in Obedience, Not Understanding God’s instructions may not always make sense to us, but obedience is the key to experiencing His power. Joshua and Israel obeyed God’s unusual battle plan, and Naaman followed the prophet’s strange command, both resulting in miraculous outcomes. Faith is not about having all the answers, but about trusting the One who does and stepping forward in obedience. [40:10]
• 4. The Power of Confession: Proclaiming God’s Promises There is spiritual authority in declaring what God has already spoken. The Israelites shouted in faith before the walls fell, and we are called to confess God’s Word over our lives and situations. This is not about manipulating God, but about aligning our hearts with His truth and inviting His victory into our circumstances. [48:13]
• 5. Victory Belongs to the Lord—We Share in His Triumph Every victory in our lives is ultimately God’s victory. He leads us in triumphal procession, and when we follow His lead, we receive the blessing of His conquest. Our role is to trust, obey, and give Him the glory, knowing that He will never lead us where He cannot win. [56:14]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [18:41] - Blessing God’s Name in Every Season
• [21:39] - Praises and Glory to God’s Name
• [24:08] - Scripture Reading: Feeding the 5000
• [26:02] - Prayer: Laying Our Burdens at God’s Feet
• [28:44] - Worship: Only a Holy God
• [32:38] - Announcements: Boot Camp and Upcoming Series
• [34:34] - Joshua Encounters the Commander
• [36:27] - The Insurmountable Walls of Jericho
• [37:44] - The Object and Willingness of Faith
• [39:34] - The Continuance of Faith: Marching in Obedience
• [41:23] - Waiting on God Is Not Wasted Time
• [45:44] - The Confession of Faith: Shouting Before the Victory
• [48:13] - Proclaiming God’s Promises
• [53:54] - The Conquest of Faith: God’s Victory
• [56:14] - Sharing in God’s Triumph
• [58:48] - Prayer and Invitation
• [63:41] - Closing Hymn: Glory to His Name

Bible Reading

Joshua 5:13–15 (ESV) — > 13 When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?”
> 14 And he said, “No; but I am the commander of the army of the LORD. Now I have come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped and said to him, “What does my lord say to his servant?”
> 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 6:1–5 (ESV) — > 1 Now Jericho was shut up inside and outside because of the people of Israel. None went out, and none came in.
> 2 And the LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor.
> 3 You shall march around the city, all the men of war going around the city once. Thus shall you do for six days.
> 4 Seven priests shall bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark. On the seventh day you shall march around the city seven times, and the priests shall blow the trumpets.
> 5 And when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, as soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then all the people shall shout with a great shout, and the wall of the city will fall down flat, and the people shall go up, everyone straight before him.”

Romans 10:9–10 (ESV) — > 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
> 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

Observation Questions

1. What was Joshua’s initial reaction when he encountered the Commander of the Lord’s army, and what did the Commander instruct him to do? (Joshua 5:13–15)
2. According to God’s instructions, how were the Israelites supposed to approach the battle of Jericho? What specific actions were they told to take? (Joshua 6:1–5)
3. In the sermon, what was the significance of the Israelites shouting before the walls of Jericho actually fell? [47:34]
4. According to Romans 10:9–10, what two things are necessary for salvation?

Interpretation Questions

1. Why do you think God’s plan for Jericho involved marching and waiting for seven days instead of an immediate victory? What might God have been teaching Israel through this process? [41:23]
2. The sermon says, “Faith is not about having all the answers, but about trusting the One who does and stepping forward in obedience.” How does this idea challenge the way people often approach problems or decisions? [40:10]
3. The Israelites shouted in victory before the walls fell, based on God’s promise. What does this teach about the relationship between faith, obedience, and God’s promises? [48:13]
4. The sermon mentions that “confession brings possession”—that is, proclaiming God’s promises aligns us with His will. How does this differ from simply “naming and claiming” what we want? [49:26]

Application Questions

1. The sermon emphasized blessing God’s name in every season, not just when things are going well. Is there a specific area of your life right now where it’s hard to praise God? What would it look like to bless His name in that situation? [18:41]
2. Waiting on God is described as “not wasted time.” Can you think of a time when you had to wait on God for something important? How did that waiting shape your faith or character? [41:23]
3. God’s instructions to Joshua and Naaman didn’t always make sense from a human perspective. Is there something God is asking you to do right now that feels strange, difficult, or illogical? What would it look like to obey anyway? [44:30]
4. The Israelites proclaimed victory before they saw it. Is there a promise from God’s Word that you need to start confessing over your life or situation, even if you haven’t seen the answer yet? What would it look like to do that this week? [48:13]
5. The sermon said, “God will never lead you where He can’t win.” Are there battles or burdens you’re carrying that you need to lay at Jesus’ feet? What’s stopping you from doing that, and how can the group support you in this? [56:14]
6. The message highlighted that every victory is ultimately God’s, and we share in His triumph. How can you make sure to give God the glory for victories in your life, big or small? [56:54]
7. Romans 10:9–10 says that salvation comes through confessing and believing. If you have already done this, how can you share this simple message with someone who needs to hear it? If you haven’t, what’s holding you back from taking that step? [53:16]