PULLING DOWN YOUR WALLS OF JERICHO

PULLING DOWN YOUR WALLS OF JERICHO

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Joshua 6:1-5
"Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in… And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour…"

Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 11:30, Isaiah 45:2, Psalm 18:29, Zechariah 4:7

INTRODUCTION
The walls of Jericho were a formidable barrier standing between Israel and their promised land. These walls symbolise obstacles, limitations, and strongholds that hinder people from entering into their divine inheritance. Just as God gave Joshua and the Israelites divine strategy to bring down Jericho’s walls, believers today can also pull down spiritual and physical barriers through faith, obedience, and divine intervention.

1. UNDERSTANDING THE WALLS OF JERICHO
Before conquering Jericho, the Israelites had to confront its walls.

a) Walls Represent Hindrances to Destiny
The walls of Jericho stood as a barrier between Israel and their promised land (Joshua 6:1).

b) Walls Symbolise Stubborn Problems
Jericho’s walls were strong and seemingly impenetrable, just like some life challenges (Isaiah 45:2).

c) Walls Represent Spiritual and Physical Opposition
Some obstacles are spiritually engineered to delay or hinder progress (Daniel 10:13).

d) Some Walls are Built by Fear and Doubt
Unbelief can become a wall that blocks breakthroughs (Matthew 13:58).

e) Biblical Example:
The Red Sea was an obstacle until God made a way through it (Exodus 14:21-22).

2. STRATEGIES FOR PULLING DOWN YOUR JERICHO WALLS
To overcome obstacles, believers must follow divine strategies.

a) Obedience to Divine Instructions
Joshua and the Israelites followed God's command without questioning (Joshua 6:3-4).

b) Persistent Faith and Patience
The Israelites marched for seven days without seeing results, but they remained faithful (Hebrews 11:30).

c) Spiritual Warfare and Prayer
Some walls will only fall through intense spiritual warfare (2 Corinthians 10:4).

d) Prophetic Praise and Shouting
Praise can trigger divine intervention and breakthroughs (Psalm 149:6-9).

e) Biblical Example:
Paul and Silas prayed and praised God, and their prison doors were opened (Acts 16:25-26)

3. SIGNS THAT YOUR JERICHO WALLS ARE COMING DOWN

When breakthrough is near, certain signs will manifest.

a) Opposition Will Increase Before the Breakthrough
Before walls fall, the enemy fights harder (Exodus 5:7-9).

b) Divine Instructions Will Be Released
God will reveal the next steps to take (Isaiah 30:21).

c) A Shift in the Spiritual Atmosphere
Expect changes in dreams, revelations, and confirmations (Daniel 2:19).

d) Unusual Acts of Faith Will Be Required
Radical obedience and acts of faith often precede breakthroughs (Luke 5:4-6).

e) Biblical Example:
The woman with the issue of blood received her healing when she acted in faith (Mark 5:27-29).

4. ENEMIES THAT KEEP THE WALLS STANDING
Some forces resist the falling of Jericho walls.

a) Fear and Doubt
The ten spies discouraged Israel because of fear (Numbers 13:31-33).

b) Disobedience to Divine Instructions
Disobedience can delay divine intervention (1 Samuel 15:22-23).

c) Lack of Faith and Persistence
Many give up too soon before their walls fall (James 1:6-7).

d) Sin and Unconfessed Transgressions
Sin can keep obstacles in place (Isaiah 59:1-2).

e) Biblical Example:
Achan’s sin hindered Israel’s progress after Jericho (Joshua 7:10-12).

5. HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR VICTORY AFTER BREAKTHROUGH
After the walls fall, guard your victory.

a) Stay in God’s Presence
Worship and prayer keep the victory intact (Psalm 91:1).

b) Walk in Holiness and Righteousness
Sin can rebuild the walls that were broken (John 5:14).

c) Keep Declaring the Word of God
Speak life over your destiny daily (Proverbs 18:21).

d) Testify and Encourage Others
Sharing your testimony strengthens your victory (Revelation 12:11).

e) Biblical Example:
The leper who returned to thank Jesus received wholeness (Luke 17:15-19).

CONCLUSION
The walls of Jericho stood as a great obstacle, but God brought them down through faith, obedience, and divine intervention. Every believer must identify their own Jericho walls and apply biblical strategies to overcome them. No matter how strong the barriers may seem, with God, they will surely come down.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, I thank You for the assurance of victory over every obstacle.

2. Every Jericho wall standing against my breakthrough, collapse now!

3. I command every spiritual opposition to my destiny to be destroyed!

4. Lord, give me the grace to follow divine instructions for my breakthrough.

5. Every satanic embargo against my progress, be lifted in Jesus' name!

6. I receive divine strength to march in faith until my walls fall!

7. Let the shout of victory be heard in my life and family!

8. Lord, release supernatural help for my battles.

9. Every power delaying my testimony, be broken now!

10. Thank You, Lord, for turning my obstacles into stepping stones!

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS
1. Every wall blocking your progress is coming down today!

2. You shall march forward, and no force will stop you!

3. Every limitation against your destiny is broken in Jesus’ name!

4. Your victory will manifest speedily and visibly!

5. The shout of joy and celebration shall not cease in your life!

6. No power shall be able to resist your divine advancement!

7. The same God who brought down Jericho’s walls will fight for you!

8. Whatever has hindered you before will no longer stand against you!

9. You will testify of supernatural breakthroughs this season!

10. From today, you will walk in divine freedom and dominion!

In Jesus' Name, Amen!