S(Joshua 5:13,14) ... "Are You for us, or for our adversaries?" And He said, "No, but I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have come." ...
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This Old Testament appearance of Jesus Christ is very informative: He is always the only one whose commands lead to ultimate safety, whose authority encompasses all authority and power. He unifies all our contradictory needs. Only in Him do mercy and truth merge perfectly. Only by obeying His commands does pure rightness and judgment blend lovingly with complete peace (Psalm 85:10).
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Joshua responded to Jesus' words by humbling himself in absolute worship, which he demonstrated by causing his entire body to declare His acquiescence to Jesus' authority. He offered God an open, unguarded, unlimited invitation to command him to action: "What does my Lord say to His servant?" Joshua responded with obedience. That prayer captures my heart and intentions, too.
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Lord, in our work places, our kitchens, bedrooms, and neighborhoods, our attempts at justice often lack mercy, just as our attempts at mercy often wound justice. The same problem exists with our attempts at truthfulness and love. Command me. Speak to me, too. Let Your kingdom come so my own circumstances become Your holy ground, the domain of Your tactical operations.
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