The Jericho March
The Lord's Battle
The Jericho March is a type of spiritual warfare exercise that involves God’s direct intervention to confront a stubborn wall that stands in the way of what God already ordained. God already promised Israel Canaan, but Jericho stood in the way. And God stepped in. But not until Israel prepared.
Israel Didn't March First. Neither Should You.
Before You March, You Must Prepare
Many desire victory over stubborn walls standing in front of them and they are ready to march. But Israel didn't start with a march.
The same applies to anyone willing to confront and bring down stubborn wall still standing and still mocking all manner of prayer and fasting. Covenant comes before confrontation, and preparation must precede plan.
The city of Jericho was not the obstacle to Israel getting to their Promised Land; it was the wall surrounding it.
God did not give Joshua a conventional military strategy. He gave him a precise spiritual order, a battle plan, and a different type of prayer different than they ever had.
IF YOU ARE FACING...
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A long-standing addiction or secret habit
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A diagnosis that will not shift, even after prayer
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A financial cycle that never seems to break
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A family pattern or generational bondage that keeps repeating
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A relationship that is under siege
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Sickness or evil generational pattern in the family.
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Heavy spiritual oppression, confusion, or resistance
You may have already done everything you know to do. You may even feel guilty or condemned that God has abandoned you and you can never be free!
You may be facing a Jericho-style battle
God Chose a March for Jericho not An Army.
Deliverance requires precise blueprint
God did not give Israel a battle plan, He gave them a blueprint. Not instructions about the wall, but instructions about their hearts. The Jericho March prepares you not to fight for victory but to fight from victory. But before you begin the March, you must obey the orders. This comes with foundation and only the Captain can do tbecause spiritual trhings . This is done by obedience to the instruction God to the precise obedience. And the wall fell.
Why the Jericho March?
Some walls do not fall except for a specific type of prayer.
If you are facing a battle that has resisted prayer for a long time. A siege that that is standing between you and your testimony, or a stubborn wall that have refused to fall despite all manner of prayer, you might be facing a Jericho Wall type of battle. Such battles require specific, not generic type of warfare.
In the Gospels, the disciples faced a type of deliverance of casting out a demon in a boy. They failed despite several attempts and despite praying a proven type of prayer. They had successfully casted out demons before but this particular type seemed to mock their anointing and embarras them publicly until Jesus came. Then Jesus revealed a spiritual truth:
“And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.” (Mark 9:29, Matthew 17:21).
Many have interpreted this to mean that "prayer and fasting" is the key to every deliverance. That is true in part. But knowing to pray and fast is one thing; knowing the type of prayer and fasting to engage in is another. This explains why many fast and pray and yet no result. Israel was at one time in this situation. They even "accused" God of not honoring the prayer and fasting He commanded which they obeyed diligently (Isaiah 58). God acknowledged that, yes indeed, they prayed and fasted, but it was not the type of fast He had chosen for that season and that situation.
If we can pray and pray amiss (James 1:4), it is possible we can fast and fast amiss. This is the reason for many "failed" deliverances.
The Jericho Wall
The Bible described Jericho as a fortified city. Its walls were massive, thick enough to carry houses built along the top and strong enough to have withstood every army that came against it. But Jericho must be conquered for Israel to get to the Promised Land. Most of the men of war in Israel that fought many battles earlier had died in the wilderness; the new generation had no experience of war.
The Jericho March is a structured approach to spiritual warfare and breakthrough prayer, following the Biblical pattern God gave to Joshua at Jericho. as they journeyed to the the Promised Land but faced an obstacle that prevented them from moving forward.
For Jericho to be conquered, the wall around it must come down first. Without that, Israel could not proceed to the Promised Land. Israel realised that they could not face the battle by their own strength opr bring down the wall by their military might; they needed a supernatural intervention of a specific type of warfare strategies which they did not have.
The Jericho March
Biblical Foundation and Spiritual Preparation for the 7-Day March
In a nutshell, the ebook helps believers understand:
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What a "Jericho" actually is: How to recognize a genuine stubborn stronghold in their life, versus manufacturing one that isn't real
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The biblical pattern behind the march: Joshua's story in full: the encounter with the Captain of the LORD's host, his response of worship and surrender, and the specific blueprint God gave before any wall fell
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Why obedience, not repetition, carries the power: This isn't a formula that produces results by performing it; it's an act of faith where God meets obedience
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How to prepare before marching: The four-part readiness Scripture calls for: covenant readiness (circumcision of the heart), consecration and renewal, putting on the armor of God, and carrying the Word as their own "ark"
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What to expect and what not to expect: Realistic, faith-filled expectation without guaranteed outcomes, manufactured urgency, or magical thinking about the exercise itself
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Stories of what God has done
Over time, I have watched the Lord use this simple seven day pattern to touch people in very different situations. These are a few of the stories that have been shared with me, used here with permission, to give you courage and hope. They are not promises to copy, but reminders that God is still at work.
— Michael T., Houston, TX
I struggled with pornography for about 15 years. I tried accountability, counseling, and different programs. During the Jericho March, the Lord began to deal with the roots, not just the habit. On Day 7, something shifted inside. The pull lost its grip. I still walk in accountability, but I am walking in a freedom I had not known before. I thank God for using this journey as part of my healing
— Sarah & James K., Atlanta, GA
Our marriage was exhausted. We had already started talking about divorce. During the seven days, we both took time separately to seek God around our own hearts, not just each other’s faults. By Day 7, the Lord had softened us. We decided to stop the legal process and begin rebuilding with help. Eight months later, we are still together and growing. It has not been easy, but there is hope again
— Patricia L., Phoenix, AZ
I had been living for years with a difficult diagnosis, carrying a lot of fear about what it meant for my future. I walked through the Jericho March simply asking God to help me trust Him in the process, whatever that looked like. I didn't get every answer I wanted, but something shifted in how I carried it. The fear that used to run my days loosened its grip. I still see my doctors and follow my care plan, but I'm walking through this season with a peace I didn't have before, and I give God the credit for that.
Your story may not look exactly like any of these, but the same God is listening to you. My prayer is that these testimonies give you faith to seek Him again around your own wall.
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Biblical Foundation and Spiritual Preparation for the 7-Day March
The Free eBook:
Before you take a single step around your wall, you need to understand why you're marching and what you're walking into. The Jericho March ebook lays that foundation, the spiritual progression (Covenant → Confrontation → Encounter → Instruction), and the New Testament application.
This is where you start. It's free, and it's yours right now.
The 7-Day March
Once you've read the foundation, the Jericho March Workbook takes you through the seven days themselves, daily march instructions, guided Scripture, written prayers for each stage of preparation, and a place to record what God does along the way.
The ebook prepares you. The Workbook walks you through it.
What it is
The Jericho March is for a specific type of prayer against a stubborn wall only.
✅ This warfare is for a specific confrontation. The Jericho March is not intended for every difficulty, resistance, or unanswered prayer. It is directed toward a particular wall that stands as a persistent hindrance to something you have sound reason to believe God has appointed or directed for your life.
✅ You must enter into a specific covenant with God, as Israel did, before God moves on your behalf.
✅ You must receive your own specific blueprint from the Lord of how exactly he wants you to confront the wall as how you are to approach this wall, which is unique to you.
This march is not for fascination or for trial. It is not a ritual, and it is not to be entered into lightly. If you are not ready for the sacrifice and commitment it requires, do not begin it.
DISCLAIMER:
If you are in acute mental health crisis, under medical care, or walking through severe trauma, this resource can still encourage you, but it should sit alongside medical and professional support, not replace it.
Frequently Asked Question
Q: Do I have to fast from food?
Not necessarily. Many choose to fast from specific foods, but others fast from social media, entertainment, or a particular habit. The devotional will help you seek the Lord about what kind of consecration is wise and safe in your situation. If you have any health condition, please speak with your doctor before fasting from food.
Q: What if I miss a day?
You can either restart the seven days, or, if you sense the Lord’s peace, continue and extend the journey. The goal is not perfection, it is a steady, honest walk with God.
Q: Can we do this as a group or church?
Yes. Many people find it helpful to journey together, while still each naming their own Jericho. You are free to use this as a guide for small groups, couples, or prayer teams.
Q: Is this only for Christians?
This journey is rooted completely in Scripture and in the finished work of Jesus Christ. It is written for those who have trusted Him as Lord and Savior. If you are exploring faith and are not sure where you stand, this may still stir your heart, but I would encourage you to first settle the question of following Christ Himself.
Q: What if nothing seems to change after seven days?
There are times when God works quietly and below the surface. The absence of immediate visible change does not mean nothing happened. If you walk this journey in sincerity, you can trust that the Lord has heard you and will lead you into next steps. Sometimes He may invite you to repeat the march, seek counsel, or make practical decisions that align with what He showed you.
Complete victory
Some walls don't fall on the first try. If you've been in prayer for a while and started to lose the zeal to keep pressing, you're not alone, and you're not disqualified.
Hebrews reminds us: "Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin" (Hebrews 12:4). And James gives the promise attached to that resistance: "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you" (James 4:7).
In 2 Kings 13, the prophet Elisha, on his deathbed, told King Jehoash of Israel to strike the ground with arrows as a sign of victory over Syria. The king struck the ground three times, then stopped. Elisha was angry, the king's hesitation had already limited what could have been complete.
Don't stop striking too soon. Keep marching, keep believing, and let this be the wall where you don't hold back.
(Workbook available separately once you've completed the foundation)