The Pursuit of Manliness 623: We Do Not Live In The Land of Close Enough
In Joshua 5, the people of Israel finally step into the land God promised, but before the battles begin, God calls them to stop, remember, and draw near. Circumcision is renewed, the Passover is celebrated, manna ceases, and Joshua comes face to face with the Commander of the Lord’s army. Victory doesn’t start with strategy or strength—it starts with holiness, obedience, and reverence.
In this episode of The Pursuit of Manliness Podcast, we wrestle with a hard truth: many men live close to God, but not close enough. We’re nearby, familiar with the language and the routines, yet distant in obedience, humility, and surrender.
This conversation challenges men to examine where they may be settling for spiritual proximity instead of true nearness. What does it look like to consecrate ourselves, remove the sandals, and recognize whose battle we’re really fighting?
Joshua 5 reminds us that before God works through a man, He often works on a man.
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