“For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.” 2 Corinthians 1:20 NLT
We will continue with God’s promises In Joshua chapter 1 that we can lean on as we step out in faith to follow Jesus. We will consider the other 2 today.
God promised us prosperity. “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go” (Joshua 1:7 NIV).
Prosperity means that you’re being all that God wants you to be, using the gifts He gave you.
God guarantees His presence. “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Joshua 1:5 NIV). That’s quite a guarantee. Choosing to trust in God has consistently provided me with a new sense of His presence.
You see that all throughout the life of Joshua. He obeyed God in faith, and God blessed him. In fact, Joshua 24:15 summarises Joshua’s life of faith in God.
“But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” Josh 24:15 (NIV)
God gives His power to the people that demonstrate the kind of faith Joshua did. No matter what risk God is calling you to take, He stands ready and willing to give you His promises. Are you ready to step out in faith?
Father by your mercy, give me the grace to embrace the promises in your word IJN.
Shalom!