Have you ever had something you really wanted to accomplish, but there was this huge wall in front of you—and just looking at the size of it made you think, this is going to be a lot to overcome by myself? These walls are often tests of faith and partnership—both with God and with the people He places in our lives to help us move forward. In the Bible, there’s a moment when the Israelites are faced with a wall, and the only way through is to work together with God. What happens next isn’t about strength or strategy in the usual sense, but about trust, obedience, and unity. It’s a powerful reminder that some obstacles aren’t meant to be faced alone—and that when we walk in step with God and others, what seems impossible begins to shift.

“Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in.

Joshua 6:1-5 NIV

Wow, so we have Joshua here, now leading the Israelites after Moses’ death, and he’s charged with the enormous task of taking the Promised Land. But before they could step into it, they faced a major obstacle: the city of Jericho. And Jericho wasn’t just any city—its walls were massive. These weren’t average barriers; the walls were thick, long, and estimated to be around 40 feet high in total. That might seem normal by today’s standards, but for the people of that time, these were likely the tallest and most intimidating walls they had ever seen. The task ahead was great—but it was met with a faith that was even greater.

God tells Joshua—through an angel—to have the Israelites do laps around the city of Jericho once a day for six days. On the seventh day, the priests were to lead the way, blowing their trumpets as they circled the city seven times, with the Ark of the Covenant behind them. After that, all the men were to come together and give a loud shout—and then, God promised, the walls of Jericho would fall. Imagine what Joshua must have been wrestling with internally: This sounds crazy. How is walking around a 40-foot wall and shouting at it supposed to make it collapse? But this is where faith steps in. Despite what he might have thought or felt, Joshua surrendered to God’s plan. He not only accepted it—he delivered it to the priests and the army, and they all followed.

“On the seventh day, they got up at daybreak and marched around the city seven times in the same manner, except that on that day they circled the city seven times. The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the army, “Shout! For the Lord has given you the city! When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so everyone charged straight in, and they took the city.”

Joshua 6:15-16, 20 NIV

We see that every part of God’s plan required teamwork—Joshua making sure the instructions were carried out, the soldiers faithfully marching each day, and the priests walking with the trumpets and the Ark. Everyone had a role, and no one could afford to step out of line. It wasn’t just about individual obedience, but about unified effort. In the end, through their teamwork with one another and their faithfulness to God’s exact instructions, the Israelites were prepared to take Jericho. And with one powerful, united shout, the walls came tumbling down.

The dream and promise of God for the Israelites was to take the Promised Land—and one huge hurdle, the city of Jericho, had now been destroyed. I believe God places dreams and goals in our hearts, things He wants us to pursue. But sometimes, we also create our own goals—ones that may not fully align with His will. So how do we tell the difference? It’s simple: we read Scripture and pray about it. Romans 12:2 tells us to “test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will.” One thing is certain: God desires to build an incredible team around you to help accomplish the mission He’s placed in your heart, with Him leading the way. Just as God never gave up on His plan for the Israelites to enter the Promised Land, He won’t give up on His plans for you. And just like the fall of Jericho, His preparation, timing, and leadership are always key to breaking down the walls in your way.

My encouragement to you is this: be intentional about surrounding yourself with people who will push you closer to God and the goals He’s placed in your heart—not people who pull you toward sin, compromise, or distraction. Sometimes the biggest walls we face aren’t just character flaws or financial struggles—they’re the influences and voices we allow into our lives. Who you walk with matters. If you begin to make changes—aligning your relationships, your mindset, and your habits with God’s Word—and commit to preparation through prayer and obedience, God will move powerfully through your faith. You were never meant to do this alone. So stop driving solo. Let’s move forward—not just fast, but focused, faithful, and together!