God's Plan and Promise for Joshua
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· 411 viewsJoshua is known for the Battle of Jericho and "the walls came tumblin' down" song. But there is more history concerning Joshua. He was Moses' assistant and even accompanied him to Mt. Sinai. He was one of the twelve chosen as spies to scout out the land of Canaan. His name is the same name as Jesus. It is the OT equivalent. It means God's salvation. Listen as Pastor Leger unpacks Joshua's secret to his success.
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God’s Plan and Promise for Joshua
God’s Plan and Promise for Joshua
Joshua is known for the Battle of Jericho and "the walls came tumblin' down" song. But there is more history concerning Joshua. He was Moses' assistant and even accompanied him to Mt. Sinai. He was one of the twelve chosen as spies to scout out the land of Canaan. His name is the same name as Jesus. It is the OT equivalent. It means God's salvation.
There was a secret to Joshua’s success. Well, not so much a secret as God’s plan and promise that he made known to Joshua. Let’s take a look and see what God told Joshua.
1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel. 3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses. 4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory. 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. 6 Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
In this we see a couple of things...
God Had a Plan for Joshua’s Life (v. 2)
God Had a Plan for Joshua’s Life (v. 2)
2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel.
A. When his mother had held him as a baby in Egypt, he was one of a family of slaves.
1. His future seemed to lie in slavery.
2. Likewise, we are born in slavery to sin.
B. Now God’s plan for Joshua is revealed
1. Moses dies and Joshua becomes the leader
2. He had never imagined he would reach such a position
C. God has a plan for your life, beyond what you think you can attain
1. It is a good plan
2. It is a plan you can know
3. It is a plan you can get in on by total surrender
4. It is a plan that is available immediately
God Gave Joshua a Promise for Every Situation (v. 5)
God Gave Joshua a Promise for Every Situation (v. 5)
5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you.
A. What a promise! REPEAT IT!
B. There would come days when Joshua would need it
1. The defeat at Ai ()
2. Your down days have not changed the promise
C. What a great God we serve!
1. His love is constant and unconditional
2. His promises never fail
3. His presence is never removed
D. The New Testament promise,
6 So we may boldly say:
“The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me?”
God’s Word Was to be the Secret of His Success (v. 8)
God’s Word Was to be the Secret of His Success (v. 8)
8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
A. There are so many book written
B. “Of the writing of books there is no end” ()
1. Some good, some bad
2. Some dray and some delightful
3. Some beautiful and some boringg
C. But this but one Book that reveals God to man
1. Do you seek salvation? It is in the Bible.
2. Do you seek God’s will? It is in the Bible.
3. Do you seek guidance? Seek it in the Bible.
Conclusion:
A. God has a plan for your life.
B. His promises and His grace are sufficient for every need
C. His Word can be your food and foundation
D. Walk with God and you’ll never walk alone!