Joshua 1:9
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong
and of a good courage; be not afraid,
neither be thou dismayed: for the
Lord thy God is with thee
whithersoever thou goest"
Joshua was a prince of the tribe of Ephraim, and was born in Egypt. After the Exodus he became captain of the host, (Exo. 17:9). With Caleb he brought back a good report of the land of Canaan, (Num. 4:7). Having been found faithful in the smaller sphere, he was promoted to the wider one. As we have seen, one of Moses’ closing acts was to give him a charge. He represents the Lord Jesus, in His risen glory, as the Captain and Leader of the Church.
The land of Canaan was Israel’s by deed of gift; but Israel had to go up to possess it. Similarly God’s grace is ours, but we must claim it by putting the foot of our faith on God’s promises. Though our old evil habits-revolt, if we meet them in the power of the Holy Spirit, they must yield. God is with us is the perquisite of all believers. But note that the weapon of successful conflict is God’s Word; it is our sword, (Eph. 6:17). Thy Words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart (Jer. 15:16).
Amen!!
Reading: (Joshua 1:1-9)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
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