God gave Joshua and the Children of Israel victory over all the inhabitants in the Promised Land except at Ai when Achan’s disobedience deflected God’s favor.

It was God’s plan for the Israelites to destroy and displace these dominions just as it is His desire for us to destroy and displace carnal strongholds in our own lives … greed, jealousy, lust, slothfulness etc.

The young leaders were given the opportunity to put their foot on the heads of the defeated kings.  That’s where our besetting foes belong … under our feet rendered powerless by the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  Jesus said, “Be of good cheer.  I have overcome the world.”  (John 16:33)

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, let Your great power in my life deliver me from every besetting sin and habit.  I want to live a life that pleases You.

DAILY READING:  Josh. 10-12;  Luke 13