Midway through the Book of Joshua (containing a total of 24 chapters) is a “record” of the conquests God has given the little Nation of Israel.

“Now these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other side Jordan toward the rising of the sun, from the river Arnon unto mount Hermon, and all the plain on the east ….” Joshua 12:1, a written record!

Then for the rest of the chapter (23 more  verses) name after name occurs! For example: “The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one; the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one; the king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one; the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one; the king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one; the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; the king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one; the king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one; the king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one; the king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one; the king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one; the king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one.” And so on … with verses 10-21 being cited here … one defeated foe after another!

My lesson thought today …

Occasionally set down and make a record of the “victories” God has given you!

The prayers He has “answered!”

The loved ones He has “saved!”

The various “crises” through which He has brought you!

Then … when the devil tries to discourage you … get out your “list” and ponder the great things God has done … in your life!

Lesson over.

Now let’s go get a pen or pencil and a piece of paper!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings wealth can never buy,
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God has done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, see what God has done.

Amen!