Remember the author is making sure the people of God are following Jesus and not returning to Judaism. Just a mention of a faith-hero is enough for the whole story to come flooding back to their memories. Here is the story of Joshua approaching Jericho which stands in the way of him and the Promised Land.
“By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.”(Hebrews 11 v 30)
Joshua was near Jericho. You maybe too. You’ve been through some tough trials but you are facing your biggest yet. At some point you are going to look up and see the walls of what stands against you but actually you will see God.
“Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him” (Joshua 5 v 13)
Joshua saw the pre-incarnate appearance of the Son of God. Joshua fell down and worshipped. He gave his life, his all and in doing so he asked for guidance.
Who are you looking at today?
This is Easter Saturday! Also known as Black Saturday and the Great Sabbath. In Mexico it is Judas Day and today there will be many effigies of Judas being burnt!
What is today for you? You may be looking at your insurmountable Jericho.
But can you see Him?
The walls of your Jericho will come down but first will you bow down to worship Him?
Missions Paul 