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約書亞記第11章：神為祂的百姓爭戰
《約書亞記》第11章記載以色列人進入迦南地之後，面對另一場非常大的戰爭。這一次，不再只是幾個城或幾個王，而是北方許多迦南諸王聯合起來，要一起對抗以色列人。
一、許多王聯合起來攻擊以色列
當北方的夏瑣王耶賓聽見約書亞南方的勝利，就召集許多王，包括山地、北方平原和黎巴嫩一帶的王，一起出兵。
聖經形容他們的軍隊：
「這王的軍隊甚多，車馬也甚多。」
這對以色列人來說，是一個非常大的威脅。
從人的眼光看，以色列人的軍隊似乎很難勝過這麼龐大的聯軍。
但神首先對約書亞說：
「不要因他們懼怕，明日這時，我必將他們交付以色列人全然殺了。」
——約書亞記11:6
這句話非常重要。
神不是叫約書亞先看敵人的數量，而是先聽神的應許。
我們人生也會遇到類似的情況。
有時候問題一下子全部來到我們面前：
- 家庭的問題
- 工作的壓力
- 經濟的困難
- 人際關係
- 身體上的軟弱
- 心裡的憂慮
- 未來的不確定
我們很容易像約書亞一樣，看見「車馬甚多」，就開始害怕。
但神對約書亞說：
「不要因他們懼怕。」
不是因為敵人不存在，而是因為神比敵人更大。
二、約書亞突然出兵
約書亞沒有因為敵人強大就退縮。
聖經說：
「約書亞和一切兵丁同他們突然殺到米倫水邊攻打他們。」
約書亞採取主動。
神已經應許得勝，但約書亞仍然需要忠心地去行動。
這裡讓我們看見一個很重要的屬靈原則：
相信神，不代表什麼都不用做；真正的信心會帶來順服和行動。
神說「我必將他們交付你們」，約書亞就出去爭戰。
所以我們禱告之後，也要問：
「主啊，你今天要我順服甚麼？」
有些事情需要我們交給神；
有些事情則需要我們靠著神勇敢去面對。
三、神使以色列人得勝
以色列人擊敗了北方聯軍。
甚至那些戰車和馬匹也被處理掉。
第11章讓我們看見，以色列人的勝利並不是因為他們本身比敵人強，而是因為神為他們爭戰。
這也是《約書亞記》一直重複的主題：
得勝的真正原因，不是人的能力，而是神的同在和信實。
我們有時候會問：
「我怎麼才可以變得更剛強？」
當然，我們需要成長、學習、預備自己。
但更重要的是：
不要只問自己有多少能力，也要問自己有沒有依靠神。
四、夏瑣成為北方最重要的城市
約書亞特別攻取了夏瑣。
聖經說：
「因為夏瑣先前在這諸國中是為首的。」
夏瑣可以說是當時北方聯盟的重要中心。
約書亞攻取夏瑣，把城焚燒。
這件事有一個很深的提醒：
有時候神要處理的，不只是表面的問題，而是問題背後的根源。
我們人生中也有一些「夏瑣」。
可能是長期困擾我們的事情，或者一個反覆出現的問題。
我們很容易只處理表面：
「主啊，求你把這個問題拿走。」
但神有時候會帶我們更深地面對：
「為什麼這個問題一直存在？」
「我需要學習什麼？」
「我需要放下什麼？」
「我是不是有一些事情一直不肯交給神？」
神不只是要我們暫時脫離困難，也要在困難中改變我們。
五、約書亞沒有偏離神的命令
第11章有一句非常值得留意：
「耶和華怎樣吩咐他僕人摩西，摩西就照樣吩咐約書亞，約書亞也照樣行。」
這句話很美。
約書亞不是按照自己的意思去做，而是按照神的吩咐去做。
所以約書亞的成功，不只是因為他很勇敢，而是因為：
他願意順服神。
這對我們基督徒非常重要。
我們常常希望神祝福我們的計劃。
但屬靈生命更深的一步是：
不是求神祝福我的計劃，而是求神讓我的生命進入祂的計劃。
六、爭戰之後，地就得享太平
第11章最後說：
「於是國中太平，沒有爭戰了。」
這是一個非常美好的結局。
前面有很多戰爭、恐懼、敵人和壓力；但是到了最後，神帶領以色列人進入安息。
這也提醒我們：
神帶領我們經過爭戰，不代表祂要我們永遠活在爭戰裡。
有時候神允許我們經歷一段艱難的路，但祂的目的不是叫我們永遠恐懼，而是帶領我們一步一步進入祂所預備的安息。
約書亞記11章給我們的三個提醒
1. 不要看敵人有多大，要先看神有多大
敵人的「車馬甚多」，並不代表神不能得勝。
我們遇到困難時，不要只計算問題有多大，也要記得：
神仍然坐在寶座上。
2. 神的應許需要我們用信心去回應
約書亞不是坐著等待，而是聽見神的應許之後就行動。
信心不是什麼都不做，而是因為相信神，所以願意順服。
3. 真正的得勝，是忠心跟隨神
約書亞「照樣行」。
這可能就是本章最重要的信息之一。
人生未必每一場戰爭都容易，但我們可以求神給我們一顆心：
不偏左右、不靠自己、不因環境失去信心，忠心跟隨主。
禱告
親愛的天父，
我們感謝祢，
因為祢是信實的神，
也是為我們爭戰的神。
主啊，有時候我們的人生好像約書亞一樣，
面前突然出現許多「車馬甚多」的問題。
我們看見困難，就害怕；
看見環境，就灰心；
看見自己的能力有限，就覺得沒有辦法。
主啊，求祢今天再次對我們說：
「不要因他們懼怕。」
求祢幫助我們不要只看環境，
不要只看人的能力，
不要只看問題有多大，
而是讓我們抬頭仰望祢。
主啊，
我們承認自己有時候很容易煩躁、紛亂、憂慮，
心裡有很多聲音，
很多事情放不下。
求聖靈安靜我們的心。
讓我們在混亂中仍然記得祢，
在害怕中仍然相信祢，
在不知道前面的道路時，
仍然願意牽著祢的手向前走。
主啊，求祢也賜我們約書亞那樣順服的心。
祢怎樣吩咐，
就讓我們怎樣行。
不要叫我們只求祢改變環境，
卻不願意讓祢改變我們。
如果生命中有一些「夏瑣」，
是我們一直沒有真正交給祢的，
求祢給我們勇氣面對，
也給我們力量放下。
最後，主啊，
求祢帶領我們經過每一場屬靈的爭戰，
使我們不是靠自己的能力得勝，
而是靠著祢的恩典站立得穩。
願我們記得：
敵人雖然強大，祢更加偉大；
環境雖然混亂，祢仍然掌權；
道路雖然艱難，祢仍然與我們同行。
求祢把從祢而來的平安放在我們心裡，
叫我們的心不再煩躁，不再紛亂，
而是在祢裡面安靜、信靠、等候。
奉主耶穌基督得勝的名禱告，
阿們。
October 2, 2026
Joshua chapter 11: God fights for His people
Joshua chapter 11 records that after the Israelites entered Canaan, they faced another very great war. This time, it was no longer just a few cities or kings, but many northern Canaanite kings united to resist the Israelites.
1. Many kings united to attack Israel
When King Jebin of Hazor in the north heard of Joshua’s victory in the south, he gathered many kings, including those from the hill country, the northern plains, and the Lebanon region, to march out together.
The Bible describes their army:
“This king has a large army and many chariots and horses.”
This poses a very significant threat to the Israelis.
From a human perspective, it seemed difficult for the Israeli army to overcome such a massive coalition.
But God first said to Joshua:
“Do not fear them; tomorrow at this time, I will deliver them to Israel and kill them all.”
——Joshua 11:6
This statement is very important.
God did not tell Joshua to first look at the number of enemies, but to listen to God’s promises first.
We will encounter similar situations in our lives.
Sometimes all the problems come before us all at once:
- Family issues
- Work pressure
- Economic difficulties
- Interpersonal relationships
- Physical weakness
- The worries in her heart
- The future is uncertain
It’s easy to be like Joshua, and when we see ‘many chariots and horses,’ we start to feel afraid.
But God said to Joshua:
“Don’t be afraid of them.”
Not because the enemy does not exist, but because God is greater than the enemy.
2. Joshua suddenly sent troops
Joshua did not shrink back because the enemy was strong.
The Bible says:
“Joshua and all the soldiers suddenly attacked them by the waters of Miron and attacked them.”
Joshua took the initiative.
God had promised victory, but Joshua still needed to act faithfully.
Here we see an important spiritual principle:
Believing in God does not mean doing nothing; True faith brings obedience and action.
God said, “I will deliver them over to you,” and Joshua went out to fight.
So after we pray, we should also ask:
“Lord, what do you want me to submit to today?”
Some things require us to entrust to God;
Some things require us to bravely face them through God.
3. God enabled the Israelites to win
The Israelites defeated the northern coalition.
Even the chariots and horses were dealt with.
Chapter 11 shows us that the Israelites’ victory was not because they were stronger than their enemies, but because God fought for them.
This is also a theme repeatedly found in the Book of Joshua:
The true reason for victory is not human power, but God’s presence and faithfulness.
Sometimes we ask:
“How can I become even stronger?”
Of course, we need to grow, learn, and prepare ourselves.
But more importantly:
Don’t just ask how much power you have; ask yourself whether you rely on God.
4. Xiasuo became the most important city in the north
Joshua specifically captured Hazo.
The Bible says:
“Because Xia Suo was previously the leader among these nations.”
Xia Suo can be considered an important center of the Northern Alliance at the time.
Joshua captured Hazzo and burned the city.
This incident has a profound reminder:
Sometimes God is dealing not just with surface problems, but with the root causes behind them.
We also have some ‘summer slots’ in our lives.
It could be something that has troubled us for a long time, or a recurring problem.
It’s easy to just deal with the surface:
“Lord, please take this question away.”
But sometimes God leads us to face things more deeply:
“Why does this problem persist?”
“What do I need to learn?”
“What do I need to let go?”
“Have I been unwilling to hand over some things to the gods?”
God not only wants us to temporarily escape difficulties but also changes us within those difficulties.
5. Joshua did not stray from God’s command
Chapter 11 has a line worth noting:
“Just as the Lord commanded his servant Moses, Moses commanded Joshua, and Joshua did the same.”
This sentence is beautiful.
Joshua did not act according to his own will, but according to God’s command.
So Joshua’s success was not just because he was brave, but because:
He was willing to obey God.
This is very important for us Christians.
We often hope God will bless our plans.
But the deeper step of spiritual life is:
It’s not about asking God to bless my plan, but rather asking God to let my life enter into His plan.
6. After the war, the land will enjoy peace
Chapter 11 ends with the words:
“Thus, the country is peaceful and there is no more war.”
This is a very beautiful ending.
There was much war, fear, enemies, and pressure ahead; But in the end, God led the Israelites into rest.
This also reminds us:
Just because God leads us through battles doesn’t mean He wants us to live in battle forever.
Sometimes God allows us to go through a difficult path, but His purpose is not to make us fear forever, but to lead us step by step into the rest He has prepared.
Joshua chapter 11 gives us three reminders
1. Don’t judge by how big the enemy is; first look at how great God is
敵人的「車馬甚多」，並不代表神不能得勝。
When we encounter difficulties, we shouldn’t just calculate how big the problem is—remember:
God still sits on the throne.
2. God’s promises require us to respond with faith
Joshua did not sit and wait, but acted after hearing God’s promise.
Faith is not doing nothing, but about being willing to obey because we believe in God.
3. True victory is faithfully following God
Joshua “walked as usual.”
This may be one of the most important messages in this chapter.
Not every battle in life is easy, but we can ask God to give us a heart:
Without taking sides, without relying on oneself, never losing faith because of circumstances, faithfully following the Lord.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
We thank You,
For You are the faithful God,
He is also the God who fights for us.
Lord, sometimes our lives are like Joshua’s,
Suddenly, many problems arose with “too many carriages and horses.”
When we see difficulties, we become afraid;
When you see your environment, you become discouraged;
Seeing his own limitations, he felt helpless.
Lord, please speak to us again today:
“Don’t be afraid of them.”
Help us not to focus only on our environment,
Don’t just look at a person’s abilities,
Don’t just judge by how big the problem is,
but let us lift our heads up and look to You.
Lord,
We admit that sometimes we are easily irritable, confused, and worried,
There are many voices in my heart,
There are many things you can’t let go of.
Ask the Holy Spirit to quiet our hearts.
Let us remember You amid the chaos,
Still believe in You in fear,
Not knowing the road ahead,
Still willing to hold Your hand and walk forward.
Lord, please grant us a heart as obedient as Joshua’s.
Whatever You command,
Let’s do it that way.
Do not ask us to only ask You to change our circumstances,
But we are unwilling to let You change us.
If there are some ‘summer trivia’ in your life,
It is what we have never truly entrusted to You,
Grant us courage to face it,
It also gives us the strength to let go.
Finally, Lord,
Lead us through every spiritual battle,
so that we may not win by our own strength,
but stand firm by Your grace.
May we remember:
Though the enemy is strong, You are greater;
Though the environment is chaotic, You still reign;
Though the road is difficult, You are still walking with us.
Put the peace that comes from You in our hearts,
So that our hearts are no longer restless, no longer confused,
Instead, be quiet, trusting, and waiting in You.
I pray in the victorious name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
Amen.
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