10:6 Prayers in the Darkness Sometimes we experience what is often called a “dark night of the soul” because of physical pain or rejection from others. We may feel alone and wonder if God has abandoned us. Psalm 102:17 reminds us that God will always “listen to the prayers of the destitute.” He will not reject us or our prayers. He may, however, allow a season of darkness so that we will draw even nearer to him.
10:14 God, Our Defender The miraculous event detailed in Joshua 10 unquestionably proved that it was the Lord who was fighting for Israel. Centuries later, Jesus “fought” for each of us as he hung on the cross and permanently defeated the enemy of our soul. Let us call out to him in faith—believing, as Joshua did, that “everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved” (Joel 2:32; Rom 10:13).
10:25 Victory Is Ours The people were told to “be strong and courageous” because God would deal with their enemies. This thought gives us encouragement as well. Some enemies are external—oppression, rejection, or prejudice are examples. Others are internal—doubts, feelings of inferiority, or feeling trapped in a body that functions abnormally. But God is on our side, and through him we have victory over all our enemies.