Faith is the key to spiritual conquest.
The Children of Israel Crossing the Jordan (illustration by Gustave Doré) (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been encircled for seven days” (Heb. 11:30). Forty years had elapsed since the Israelites refused to enter the Promised Land . That unbelieving generation had perished in the wilderness. Now Joshua was leading a new generation into the land. The first obstacle they faced was Jericho—a well- fortified city that was near the mouth of the Jordan River . Some city walls of that day were wide enough at the top to allow two chariots to ride side by side. That was probably true of Jericho because of its strategic location. That, coupled with the caliber of its army, made the city virtually impregnable—especially to unsophisticated Israelites, who lacked military training. But what is impossible for man is easy for God. And the stage was set for Him to demonstrate His power and for the Israelites to demonstrate their faith and hum