So, when Jericho’s walls tumbled down, Achan saw an opening. He’s heard the order, Don’t touch anything because everything is to be dedicated to the Lord. But when he saw all, he’d dreamed of having, Achan caught a case of the can’t help its. He took what he could, went home, and hid them in his basement.
Afterwards, defeated in a battle they should have won, God peeped to Joshua that it was because of disobedience. I said destroy everything, keep nothing but, but someone did it anyway.
The big reveal resulted in Achan being accused. The Promise Land Patrol went to his house and found the stolen goods.
Achan confessed mixed with a plea for sympathy.
Yes, I did it, but can’t you understand, forty years of ramen noodles with no flavor packets, saltines, not premium, water from a rock instead of a spring. I know my shoes haven’t worn out, but my feet are crying out for some Allen Edmonds.
Joshua listened and then told Achan about himself.
We’re finally in the land God promised us after 40 years because of mistrust and unbelief. And you still haven’t learned. With land, you can build generational wealth, with a Rolex not so much.
Your lack of self-control has also condemned your family. If I let you get away, I’ve permitted others to do the same, and I ain’t got another 40 years to wander around because of you.
Man, your mind is too small to conceive of all God has prepared for those who love him, which is more than jewelry and designer clothes. Don’t bother with last words, I’ve heard enough. Would you like a cigarette?
Reference – Joshua 7
