The Way To Success

Joshua 1:1-9

The LORD Commands Joshua
1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' aide: 2 "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. 4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Great Sea [a] on the west. 5 No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. 7 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. 8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Reflection of Bee:

Why did God have to tell Joshua to be strong and courageous" twice (v7, 9)? Because there will be many things which may discourage him and the Israelites as they tried to enter the promised land. The giants of the land are sure discouragements to them. Yet God showed Joshua how to be successful and prosperous.... by being obedient without compromising (v7, 8).

Similarly, we may encounter some discouragements in our Christian walk. Tonight God is also telling us to be courageous and be obedient to His word. This is the way to be successful and prosperous. He promised not to leave us nor forsake us.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for being with me through my discouraging moments. I pray You will grant me grace to be obedient to You always. I pray You will heal my sickness tonight and grant me a good night sleep.
I pray for safe journey home for my 'bf'. Grant him the power of Your Holy Spirit to live a life that is victorious and successful too.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.