Joshua had just succeeded Moses in the leadership of the nation of Israel. Moses had led the nation for forty years and had the benefit that all the wisdom and culture of Egypt and the king's house could provide. Moses was a seasoned, multi-talented man who walked closely with God. Joshua was his faithful attendant and he was assuming an awesome responsibility in taking command of two and a half million people. If anyone needed a formula for success, Joshua did.
The Lord speaks directly to Joshua, which must have given him great comfort and assurance. He told him that as He had been with Moses, so would He be with him! He also gave Joshua the key to success in life...meditating on God's word! Meditating on the Word, day AND night and is promised 1. prosperity and 2. good success in the God-given task that lies ahead.
We can have that same assurance and success in our lives by simply following the principles God set in His word for Joshua. He commanded him to, 'Be strong and courageous!'. It was not a suggestion, but a command! The things we are called to do may seem daunting in the natural. But we can have assurance that God is with us, He will NEVER fail us or forsake us. He commands us, too, to be strong and full of courage. As we keep our eyes ever-fixed on His unchanging Word, we, too, will have GREAT SUCCESS!
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