Joshua 1:2, 5
Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel….as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Our lesson study is one set in time where Joshua is taking over the leadership role of God's people to lead them into the Promise Land. God gave Joshua a promise of His presence just as He was with Moses. Therefore, Joshua and the Israelites had nothing to fear under Joshua's leadership for two reasons, (a) Joshua walked closely with Moses all those years and had learned from him, and (b) Joshua was a God-fearing man even though he needed reassurance from God. The promise made to Joshua applies to all believers today as we have His abiding presence through the Holy Spirit.
Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel….as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Our lesson study is one set in time where Joshua is taking over the leadership role of God's people to lead them into the Promise Land. God gave Joshua a promise of His presence just as He was with Moses. Therefore, Joshua and the Israelites had nothing to fear under Joshua's leadership for two reasons, (a) Joshua walked closely with Moses all those years and had learned from him, and (b) Joshua was a God-fearing man even though he needed reassurance from God. The promise made to Joshua applies to all believers today as we have His abiding presence through the Holy Spirit.
It is noteworthy to say that the Promise Land typifies God's spiritual inheritance and salvation in Jesus Christ, but all believers must fight the good fight of faith to enter into God's eternal rest (1 Timothy 1:18-20). Just as Joshua and the Israelites entering into the Promised Land was predicated on their faith and obedience so it is with NT believers. With that being said possession of the land (God's inheritance) rests in His presence, power, and faith in His promises.
Faithful believers have a blessed promise from God.
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This week's discussion is taken from my devotional Heavenly Bread that is available from the author and Amazon.com.
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