The Commander of the Army of the Lord - The Crosswalk Devotional - May 30

PLUS...4 Ways to Help Calm Your Anxious Child  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( The Commander of the Army of the Lord By Ashley Moore “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?’ 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 5:14-15]( ESV I’ve had countless conversations with people who have relationships with those struggling with addiction, and I've learned they don't just talk about helping; they take action! While this is noble and in the right context needed from the body of Christ, there are times when God wants us to battle differently. Has God ever asked you to wait patiently for Him to act? Maybe you felt Him ask you to praise Him during a messy fight with your spouse. Or perhaps you sensed Him asking you only to be still while He fought for you. This can be a difficult task for someone who likes to take courageous action. But sometimes, the most courageous thing we can do is to call on the Commander of the Army of the Lord. God’s Army In the Old Testament, the nation of Israel was involved in various battles as they left the wilderness and battled the Canaanites to overtake the land that God promised would be theirs. But now, on the other side of Jesus’s resurrection, we are given a different way to battle our enemies. The Bible says we are in a spiritual battle against evil authorities and spiritual darkness ([Ephesians 6:12](. But as you and I both know, Satan is a counterfeit. Meaning everything God does perfectly and for our good, Satan tries to mimic for evil purposes.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [4 Ways to Help Calm Your Anxious Child](  Amanda Idleman We have to model how to manage life's stressors well for our kids. If we go around stomping and complaining whenever something breaks in our house, our kids will likely do the same. If we cower in fear everytime we face a setback, our kids will also see this as an acceptable response to difficulties. We have to show them through our actions that we can find grace and peace on even the craziest of days.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [The Problem with Shopping at Target](  Amanda Idleman While I understand it can be tough to navigate the many ways that brands we love support causes that do not align with our values, I think Target is one of the bigger offenders because of the bold way they have highlighted their worldview.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Choir On Plane Sings For Fallen Soldier Being Escorted Home](  GodTube.com A viral video shows a choir of young people singing ‘The Battle Hymn Of The Republic’ for a fallen soldier being escorted off of a plane.  [WATCH NOW →](        [20 Secular Movies with Christian Themes](  G. Connor Salter Because all truth is God’s truth, even movies made by mainstream studios can provide powerful glimpses of truth. Here are 20 movies that do that.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           What kind of man `borroweth, and payeth not again`? A. The slothful B. The needy C. The honest D. The wicked [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk. Â