Good can be performed at the wrong time, making it bad.

Application
Most recall the moving experience of Moses and the burning bush. It was there on that holy ground, that God revealed himself to Moses and gave him instruction that would change his life forever. However you may not know that Joshua, Moses' successor, had a similar experience. It wasn't the light of a burning bush, but a shining Angel standing between him and Jericho, the strong city he was expected to conquer. Their encounters were similar in that the Angel, most whom believe was the preincarnate Christ, told Joshua to take off his sandals because the ground where he was standing was holy. (Sound familiar?) His instruction was specific and based on exact timing. March around the walls of the city one time for six days straight. Then, on the seventh day, do it seven times, then shout after the last time. The result was God giving victory. We know from history that the walls around the city collapsed and Joshua went in and conquered a defeated people. But, what do you think would have happened if he, acting on what he believed to be true, marched around Jericho one time and shouted? Strict obedience with patience is not only important in performing God's work, it's everything!

How to pray this truth...

Resources:
When we ignore following God's way, we earn the consequences that come. (2001)
If we're are not serving God, we are serving sin. (2002)
It is finished, but not over. (2003)
While a culture may change, God's way of doing things never does. (2005)
How many people suffer because you won't pray? (2006)
Devotional (2007)
The sun will rise even if clouds block its view. (2008)

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