So you wanna know what I'm thinking?

I read today in Joshua 10. The sun stood still. The Canaanites were defeated. Kings hid in caves and then were killed and hung on a tree.

My first response is: I don't understand it. What does a battle with the Canaanites have to do with me? Then I consider, what did they represent? They inhabited the promised land. The Israelites had to drive out the inhabitants to obtain the promised land. Joshua had already made two mistakes in the battles for the promised land. Both times he failed to ask God what to do. Both times he failed. Israelites died as one result and the other they were now burdened with slaves.

Am I seeking to inhabit the promised land? Land flowing with milk and honey... and giants! You bet I am. The promised land is fruitful and productive. Not a waste of time at all. So, who or what is my enemy? ... The devil? Yes. Where does he attack? My flesh. What are his weapons? The world. What must I do in response to this information? Will I respond like Joshua and make a deal with my flesh and make it servant (and trouble) to me? I tro not. Will I march forward thinking everything is fine only to find out later there is sin in the camp? I hope not.

This battle is not against flesh and blood...