"And after the whole nation had been circumcised, they remained
where they were in camp until they were healed." - Joshua 5:8
Before the nation of Israel could go into the Promised Land they had to be
circumcised. Circumcision is painful, bloody, and personal. God requires each of
us to be circumcised in heart before we are allowed to enter and receive the
blessings that await each believer in the Promised Land.
This circumcision can often be very painful. Circumcision requires losing our
old way of life. The process of spiritual circumcision may mean a loss in areas
that have been a part of our lives in order to draw us to the Savior. God
understands this. Consequently, like the people of Israel, we must wait until we
are healed before we begin to be effective in our calling. If we launch out too
early, we will be ineffective and may risk infection and disease and will not be
at our full capacity. God wants each of us to walk in His healing grace.
The people of Israel fought only two battles when they were coming out of
Egypt. In the Promised Land they fought 39 battles. Each of us must be prepared
to enjoy the benefits of living in the Promised Land. However, we must also be
prepared to wage war against the enemy of our souls. Make sure the Lord has
provided the needed healing to your circumcision experience before you enter the
Promised Land.
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