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MOSES PREPARED JOSHUA
SATURDAY, JULY 24
Deuteronomy 3:18-29

Ephesians 4:7-11

 

“But unto every one of us is given
grace according to the measure

of the gift of Christ.”

 

MOSES PREPARED JOSHUA
 
Israel was required to do everything within their power to ensure that they fulfilled the directives of the Lord. It was the desire of Moses to see to it that they complied with what the Lord had commanded.
 
Any leader greatly fears the consequences of a new leader’s mistakes. Moses thus used the opportunity to command Joshua as to what he should do in the land of Canaan. Fear of other people can grip the heart of anyone. This is especially so in the hearts of leaders because there are many challenges. This was the predicament that Moses had as he prepared to hand over the leadership to Joshua. These are the words of Moses: “And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest. Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you” (Deut 3:21-22).
 
Everyone is afraid in battle, but courage with God will bring home the desired victory. Joshua was up to the task as God was the One who had assigned it to him. God specifically told Moses that He would fight for them, but they also knew that their task was not easy. Their enemies were armed and had the upper hand over Israel. They had fortified cities and were familiar with the terrain. Their army also may have been better trained. This was what concerned Moses and Joshua, but the promised assurance from the Lord kept them going. Moses had to bring up all these things to ensure that there would be a smooth transition from his leadership to that of Joshua.
 
Besides the two leaders, all the people were also worried about their future. Moses knew that he had to keep their morale very high and he did all he could to fulfil his part as a leader.
 
THOUGHT: Leadership is a gift from the Lord.

PRAYER: Father, may I fulfil my duties to Thee faithfully.

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