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“Sun, stand you still on Gibeon; and you, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon” (Joshua 10:12). This is Joshua’s prayer to God during the battle between the Israelites and the coalition of five kings. In this battle, God demonstrated His mighty power and faithfulness. He performed an unprecedented miracle to save His people by causing the sun and moon to halt, prolonging daylight until the victory of His people. How did this miracle occur? It was because of Joshua’s faith and prayer. The situation of the battle was dire, with numerous enemies, yet Joshua was not daunted by the difficulties or fears. He did not rely on his own strategies or strength but chose to seek God’s help. He looked up to the heavens and made this bold and astounding request to the God who created the universe: “Sun, stand you still on Gibeon; and you, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.” This was not a request for something trivial or reasonable; it was not a plea for something possible. Instead, it was a prayer to alter the laws of nature and the passage of time. Joshua believed that God ruled over everything, had control over all things, and firmly trusted that God would fight alongside them and could change everything. What immense faith this was! Joshua’s prayer was fulfilled by God, and his faith received God’s approval.

Friend, when facing difficulties and challenges in life, no matter how tough it gets, we can receive God’s help through faith and prayer. Because our God is almighty and faithful; as long as we have faith in Him and sincerely call upon Him, God will also create miracles in our lives. If you want to learn more about the truths of faith and prayer, please feel free to contact us through the online chat window at the bottom of our website. We will be glad to share God’s words and have discussions with you.