Joshua’s reaction to a difficult situation is a great example to us. He approaches God, leading the elders of Israel in heartfelt prayer until evening, to seek understanding and forgiveness. God responds to that prayer, and the problem is addressed, allowing Israel to continue to conquer the land.
God kept His promise that Israel would inherit the promised land, just as He was faithful to the prophecies about Messiah, the “shoot from the stump of Jesse“. Isaiah paints a picture of a time we all long for, when Jesus will judge the poor with righteousness when the breath of Jesus’ lips will kill the wicked, and the earth will be full of the knowledge of God. Even at that time, God will extend mercy “yet a second time to recover the remnant that remains of his people.” Our God is both just and merciful, “not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance“.
Paul describes God as faithful. “He will establish you and guard you against the evil one…May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and the steadfastness of Christ“