"Then all the Israelites—foreigners and native-born alike—along with the elders, officers, and judges, were divided into two groups. One group stood in front of Mount Gerizim, the other in front of Mount Ebal. Each group faced the other, and between them stood the Levitical priests carrying the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant. This was all done according to the commands that Moses, the servant of the Lord, had previously given for blessing the people of Israel.
Joshua then read to them all the blessings and curses Moses had written in the Book of Instruction.
Every word of every command that Moses had ever given was read to the entire assembly of Israel, including the women and children and the foreigners who lived among them." (Joshua 8:33-35)
After Israel's military victory at Ai, Joshua celebrated by thanking God and reading God's laws to the people of Israel. A victory is a fork in the road for each person. It can either be a reminder to stick closer to God more than ever or a time to congratulate oneself. Joshua chose to stick close to God. When the next victory comes in your life, what will you do?
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