Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

Joshua's challenge, "Are You for us or for our adversaries?" the
answer was given, "As Commander of the army of the Lord I have
now come." The mysterious stranger was Christ, the Exalted One.
Awe-struck, Joshua fell on his face and worshiped. Then he heard
the assurance, "I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the
mighty men of valor," and he received instruction for capturing the
city.
In obedience to the divine command, Joshua gathered together
the armies of Israel. No assault was to be made--they were simply to
walk around the city, carrying the ark of God and blowing trumpets.
The ark of God, surrounded by a halo of divine glory, was carried
by priests dressed in the special clothing of their sacred calling. The
army of Israel followed. This was the procession that circled the
doomed city.
No sound was heard except for the footsteps of that mighty
host and the solemn blast of the trumpets, echoing among the hills
and resounding through the streets of Jericho.
Amazed and alarmed, the watchmen of the city reported to
those in authority. When they saw that mighty assembly marching
around their city once each day, with the sacred ark and the
attendant priests, the mystery of the scene struck terror to the hearts
of priest and people. They inspected their strong defenses again,
feeling certain they could successfully resist the most powerful
attack. Many laughed at the thought that any harm would come to
them through these strange demonstrations. Others were awed as
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