Joshua 6:2

The “loud shout” of steadfast faith is the exact opposite of the groans of wavering faith and the complaints of discouraged hearts. Of all “the secret[s] of the LORD” (Psalm 25:14 KJV), I do not believe there are any more valuable than the secret of this “loud shout” of faith.

“The LORD said to Joshua, ‘See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men’ ” (Joshua 6:2). He did not say, “I will deliver” but “I have delivered.” The victory already belonged to the children of Israel, and now they were called to take possession of it. But the big question still remaining was how. It looked impossible, but the Lord had a plan.