Joshua 11

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. XI.—How madly do sinners rush headlong into ruin, notwithstanding repeated warnings by the destruction of others! The strength and multitude of their confederacy do but make their ruin the more notorious. But, the greater the dangers which surround his people, the greater supports should they ask and expect from God: and the more entirely their heart is fixed on him as their strength, the more certainly shall their spiritual enemies be subdued before them. That to which sinners flee for help is often but a trap to ensnare them : and their destruction is certain, though sometimes slow ; and always just and wise, however severe ; the most powerful not excepted. But sure is the victory of his people over all their enemies ; and happy is it when God’s exact fulfilment of his promises and our upright performance of our duty unite together. And blessed indeed must that warfare be which issues in eternal triumph and rest to Christ and his people ! 3 L