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GOD CHARGED JOSHUA TO TAKE A STAND
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
Joshua 1:1-9
Daniel 3:16-25
“…our God whom we serve is able to
deliver us from the burning fiery furnace,
and he will deliver us.…”
GOD CHARGED JOSHUA TO TAKE A STAND
Every soldier knows that in the battlefield, life and death are the only two options. More often than not, there will be casualties on both sides of the conflict. However, in the case of Joshua, there was a promise of full victory, and there would be no casualties on his side as God had promised. In one instance recorded later in Scripture, Jonathan (the son of Saul) and his helper were able to scare away the enemy and killed some, not by military might but by wise strategy (1 Sam 14:1 ff.). Wisdom in such situations comes from God. God has many options in bringing to pass His desired end. He had placed these at the disposal of Joshua in His promise and words of encouragement. He wanted Joshua to march on without doubt. When God is in the battle, victory is sure.
The most important tool that God placed before Joshua was the book of the Law. While courage was required, truth cannot be cast aside. God told Joshua to observe and do according to all that He had commanded through Moses. He told him not to turn to the right hand or to the left so that he would prosper wherever he went. Jesus says that He is the Truth. God’s Law is truth. If Joshua would adhere to this truth, he would not stray in any way. God’s statement here is the key to Joshua’s success: “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success” (Josh 1:8). This is indeed the formula for all success. Joshua was thus prepared to fulfil his mission.
Joshua had proven himself as a worthy leader. He had learned much from Moses and then he was a leader himself. He needed this encouragement to prove himself worthy of the task ahead of him. Joshua, as a servant of God, did not hesitate to embrace the charge of God, and he was successful. Come to the Saviour, and He will do great things in your life.
THOUGHT: Every believer has a duty to God.
PRAYER: Father, grant me satisfaction in serving Thee.