Joshua 24:14-24, Common English Bible Joshua is now quite old; and he has seen a lot in his lifetime. His early, formative years were spent in service to the great liberator, Moses, and his later years were spent leading God’s people into battle in the Promised Land. He has seen the plagues in Egypt, the … Continue reading Faithfulness: Our Choices Are the Challenge
Joshua 4:1-9 Historical markers cause us to think about the past. Remembrance is a tremendous gift of the believer and follower of Jesus Christ. If you travel any parts of America and many parts of this city, eventually you will see a historical marker that is a sign of something significant that happened in that … Continue reading Promised Land and Promised Life Steps!
Joshua 2:1-14, Common English Bible Have you ever encountered a circumstance which seemed insurmountable and then God turned it around in a matter of moments? Joshua is leading the Israelites to the land of promise. God has given him the responsibility of leading with integrity. God has also given him “common sense” and “strategic insight.” … Continue reading Obedience by Odd Steps!
Joshua 1:1-9, Common English Bible Every step we take moves us in one of two directions. Either it moves us closer to God or away from God. Joshua is called to take over the leadership of the Israelite tribe, God's chosen people. In order to do God's will it takes faithful work. God reminds Joshua … Continue reading The Journey Begins!
Job 42:1-13, 15-17, Common English Bible Patience is the discipline of waiting. In the spiritual sense, patience has huge benefits. But when we lose it all, the idea of patience is difficult to practice. Without humility, patience doesn’t last long. Think about those times of living in the beauty of the day only to see … Continue reading God’s Response!
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