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This is a passionate, sermon-style teaching that reflects on Joshua chapter 5, emphasizing the spiritual preparation required before entering the “promised land” or receiving God’s blessings. The speaker highlights how the Israelites, after 40 years of wandering and slavery, crossed the Jordan River and were called to circumcise their hearts—symbolically renewing their covenant with God—before conquering Jericho. The central message is that spiritual consecration, self-examination, and surrender to God must precede victory, blessing, and breakthrough. The sermon connects the story to Christian life today, encouraging listeners to let go of past failures, be renewed in heart, and be ready for God’s power to move in their lives.

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1. God’s Presence Is Active and Powerful
2. Fog, Clouds, and Limited Visibility Do Not Diminish God
3. 2026 Is a Prepared Year, Not an Uncertain One
4. A Prophetic Declaration for the Church
5. Isaiah 43:18–19 – “I Am Doing a New Thing"
6. Joshua 3 – Crossing at Flood Stage
7. Stepping Into the Water Before the Miracle
8. Praise Is an Act of Faith, Not a Reaction
9. An Appointed Moment Is Happening Now
10. God Will Make Himself Known
11. Hidden Preparation Is Already Underway
12. Call to Action

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Here are the key highlights from today's sermon:

• Prayer and Perspective
  • Prayer is a powerful spiritual weapon that is often overlooked due to life’s distractions.
  • A shift in perspective—from focusing on disappointments to remembering God’s faithfulness—can transform discouragement into gratitude.
• God’s Faithfulness Over the Year
  • Personal reflection reveals that, despite unmet goals or unfinished tasks, God has done great things.
  • Measuring the year by spiritual closeness to God, rather than accomplishments, reframes it as a successful year.
• Biblical Foundation: 1 Samuel 7
  • Israel was in spiritual failure, marked by idolatry and judgment.
  • Samuel called the people to repentance, fasting, prayer, and the removal of idols.
  • The people responded obediently, seeking God rather than preparing for battle.
• Proximity Over Preparation
  • Israel appeared vulnerable because they were unarmed, but they were actually positioned for victory due to their closeness to God.
  • The enemy mistook spiritual devotion for weakness.
  • God intervened decisively, thundering against the Philistines and defeating them.
• God Fights for His People
  • Victory came not from human strength or strategy, but from God’s power.
  • Biblical parallels: Gideon’s reduced army, Moses at the Red Sea, Joshua at Jericho.
  • Sometimes the best response is surrender and trust, not action or effort.
• The “Thus Far” Testimony
  • Samuel set up a memorial stone declaring, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”
  • Looking back at God’s faithfulness builds confidence for the future.
  • God’s past faithfulness is evidence that He will continue to move.
• Personal Testimony
  • After decades of ministry, serving the Lord fully marked a profound spiritual milestone.
  • God’s provision, faithfulness, and life transformation throughout the year serve as living testimony.
• Call to Reflection and Repentance
  • Central question: Are you closer to God now than you were at the beginning of the year?
  • If not, the invitation is to repent, surrender, and draw near.
  • God’s power, presence, protection, and provision are found in proximity to Him.
• Closing Challenge
  • Do not move into the new year without fully surrendering heart, life, and will to God.
  • True power and renewal come from closeness to God, not personal effort.
  • The message ends with prayer, calling people to humility, surrender, and deeper intimacy with God.