This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful 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. Joshua 1:8 ESV
As Christians, we should be walking out our faith in every aspect of our lives. This isn't nearly as easy as it sounds. As a matter if fact, very little about being a "Christian" is easy. One way to make it more comfortable, is simple obedience.
Joshua was born in Egypt, during the days of Moses. He was there to experience first hand the awesome power of the Holy Spirit, as God brought about the exodus of Israel. He witnessed the great miracles, he walked through I the parted Red Sea.
After Moses went to be with the Lord, Joshua lead Ìsreal to the promised land. There were many obstacles to overcome, Jericho being one of the biggest ones early in the game.
How did this young Hebrew slave hold up under the pressure? Through obedience. Of course he would need the proper tools to be successful and God the father provided everything he needed.
Next to prayer, the most important thing all Christians need to be successful, is the Word. In Joshua 1:8 the Lord tells Joshua to meditate day and night on his a word. Not letting it depart from his mouth. It's the same for the church today, we too should read and meditate on the Word daily. Ìt's not only soothing to our spirit, but ìf we're faithful to do this, it comes with promise. Promise of success and prosperity.
I encourage you to pray and read your Bible every day. If you don't have a Bible, download one of the many Bible apps to your phone. If you would like to know more about what it means to be a "Christian," or if you need someone to pray with or just to talk to, contact me;
rlwhitener@gmail.com
Thanks for following along. May God richly bless you and yours.
As Christians, we should be walking out our faith in every aspect of our lives. This isn't nearly as easy as it sounds. As a matter if fact, very little about being a "Christian" is easy. One way to make it more comfortable, is simple obedience.
Joshua was born in Egypt, during the days of Moses. He was there to experience first hand the awesome power of the Holy Spirit, as God brought about the exodus of Israel. He witnessed the great miracles, he walked through I the parted Red Sea.
After Moses went to be with the Lord, Joshua lead Ìsreal to the promised land. There were many obstacles to overcome, Jericho being one of the biggest ones early in the game.
How did this young Hebrew slave hold up under the pressure? Through obedience. Of course he would need the proper tools to be successful and God the father provided everything he needed.
Next to prayer, the most important thing all Christians need to be successful, is the Word. In Joshua 1:8 the Lord tells Joshua to meditate day and night on his a word. Not letting it depart from his mouth. It's the same for the church today, we too should read and meditate on the Word daily. Ìt's not only soothing to our spirit, but ìf we're faithful to do this, it comes with promise. Promise of success and prosperity.
I encourage you to pray and read your Bible every day. If you don't have a Bible, download one of the many Bible apps to your phone. If you would like to know more about what it means to be a "Christian," or if you need someone to pray with or just to talk to, contact me;
rlwhitener@gmail.com
Thanks for following along. May God richly bless you and yours.
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