March 30th, 2026
By: Kara Wallis
Taking Back Ground
There are times in life when it feels like we have lost ground—spiritually, emotionally, or even in our purpose. The Bible shows us that God never intended for His people to live in defeat, but in victory through Him. In the book of Joshua, we see the people of Israel stepping into the land God had promised them, but they had to fight to take possession of what was already theirs. Joshua 1:3 says, “Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you.” This reminds us that God has already prepared victories for us, but we must walk forward in faith to take hold of them.
Taking back ground begins with courage and obedience. God told Joshua in Joshua 1:9, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Fear and discouragement often cause people to lose ground in their faith, relationships, and purpose. But courage is not the absence of fear—it is moving forward even when fear is present, trusting that God is with us. When we choose obedience to God instead of giving in to fear, we begin to reclaim what we have lost.
Another important lesson from Joshua is that victory often comes step by step, not all at once. When the Israelites marched around Jericho, it probably did not make sense to them, but they obeyed God’s instructions anyway. In Joshua 6, we see that the walls fell after their obedience and persistence. Sometimes taking back ground in our lives requires consistent prayer, consistent faith, and consistent obedience, even when we do not immediately see results. God often works through persistence and faithfulness.
We also learn that we must remove the things that cause us to lose ground. Throughout the book of Joshua, God warned Israel not to compromise with the things that would pull them away from Him. In our lives, this may mean letting go of habits, fears, relationships, or mindsets that keep us from moving forward. Taking back ground is not just about gaining new things; it is also about removing the obstacles that keep us from fully walking with God.
Finally, taking back ground is about remembering God’s faithfulness. In Joshua 4, the Israelites set up stones of remembrance to remind future generations of what God had done for them. When we remember how God has helped us in the past, it gives us faith for the future. No matter what ground you feel you have lost, God is able to restore, rebuild, and lead you forward again. With faith, courage, obedience, and perseverance, we can take back the ground that God has called us to walk in.
Taking Back Ground
There are times in life when it feels like we have lost ground—spiritually, emotionally, or even in our purpose. The Bible shows us that God never intended for His people to live in defeat, but in victory through Him. In the book of Joshua, we see the people of Israel stepping into the land God had promised them, but they had to fight to take possession of what was already theirs. Joshua 1:3 says, “Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you.” This reminds us that God has already prepared victories for us, but we must walk forward in faith to take hold of them.
Taking back ground begins with courage and obedience. God told Joshua in Joshua 1:9, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Fear and discouragement often cause people to lose ground in their faith, relationships, and purpose. But courage is not the absence of fear—it is moving forward even when fear is present, trusting that God is with us. When we choose obedience to God instead of giving in to fear, we begin to reclaim what we have lost.
Another important lesson from Joshua is that victory often comes step by step, not all at once. When the Israelites marched around Jericho, it probably did not make sense to them, but they obeyed God’s instructions anyway. In Joshua 6, we see that the walls fell after their obedience and persistence. Sometimes taking back ground in our lives requires consistent prayer, consistent faith, and consistent obedience, even when we do not immediately see results. God often works through persistence and faithfulness.
We also learn that we must remove the things that cause us to lose ground. Throughout the book of Joshua, God warned Israel not to compromise with the things that would pull them away from Him. In our lives, this may mean letting go of habits, fears, relationships, or mindsets that keep us from moving forward. Taking back ground is not just about gaining new things; it is also about removing the obstacles that keep us from fully walking with God.
Finally, taking back ground is about remembering God’s faithfulness. In Joshua 4, the Israelites set up stones of remembrance to remind future generations of what God had done for them. When we remember how God has helped us in the past, it gives us faith for the future. No matter what ground you feel you have lost, God is able to restore, rebuild, and lead you forward again. With faith, courage, obedience, and perseverance, we can take back the ground that God has called us to walk in.
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