What happens when our private sins collide with our public mission? Today in Joshua, we see the "Commander of the Army of the Lord" appear before the famous Battle of Jericho. We witness the walls fall through faith and obedience, but the celebration is cut short. The hidden sin of one man, Achan, leads to a humiliating defeat at Ai, proving that God’s presence is tied to His people's holiness. In the Gospel of Luke, we follow Jesus into the darkness of Gethsemane. As He sweats drops of blood in prayer, His disciples sleep, Judas betrays Him with a kiss, and Peter—under the pressure of the night—denies even knowing Him.

Today’s Scripture:

📖 Joshua 5:13–7:26 – Joshua meets the mysterious Commander of the Lord's Army. Israel follows God's "unconventional" battle plan for Jericho, leading to its total collapse. However, the next battle  ...