Following God's Guidance: Lessons from Joshua 1:1-9
Step Out and Follow
Step Out and Follow
Joshua 1:1-9
Joshua 1:1-9
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON
THE FUTURE
THE FUTURE
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON
THE FUTURE
THE FUTURE
“
“
Moses My servant is dead
Moses My servant is dead
.”
.”
Joshua 1:2
Joshua 1:2
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON
THE FUTURE
THE FUTURE
“
“
Moses My servant is dead
Moses My servant is dead
.”
.”
Joshua 1:2
Joshua 1:2
The Lord would not allow Joshua to be a
The Lord would not allow Joshua to be a
captive of the days when Moses led the way
captive of the days when Moses led the way
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON
THE FUTURE
THE FUTURE
“
“
Moses My servant is dead
Moses My servant is dead
.”
.”
Joshua 1:2
Joshua 1:2
The Lord would not allow Joshua to be a
The Lord would not allow Joshua to be a
captive of the days when Moses led the way
captive of the days when Moses led the way
“
“
Every place that the sole of your foot will
Every place that the sole of your foot will
tread upon, I have given you
tread upon, I have given you
.”
.”
Joshua 1:3
Joshua 1:3
He was telling Joshua that his life would only
He was telling Joshua that his life would only
be limited by his willingness to trust the Lord
be limited by his willingness to trust the Lord
He was telling Joshua that his life would only
He was telling Joshua that his life would only
be limited by his willingness to trust the Lord
be limited by his willingness to trust the Lord
God’s promise was that great faith would
God’s promise was that great faith would
result in great rewards
result in great rewards
GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON
GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON
THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED
THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED
IN EXPERIENCE
IN EXPERIENCE
GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON
GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON
THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED
THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED
IN EXPERIENCE
IN EXPERIENCE
It is experience that gives you wisdom
It is experience that gives you wisdom
GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON
GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON
THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED
THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED
IN EXPERIENCE
IN EXPERIENCE
It is experience that gives you wisdom
It is experience that gives you wisdom
How was Joshua going to know he could trust
How was Joshua going to know he could trust
the Lord in the battles that were before him?
the Lord in the battles that were before him?
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GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON
GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON
THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED
THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED
IN EXPERIENCE
IN EXPERIENCE
It is experience that gives you wisdom
It is experience that gives you wisdom
How was Joshua going to know he could trust
How was Joshua going to know he could trust
the Lord in the battles that were before him?
the Lord in the battles that were before him?
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by remembering what God had already done
by remembering what God had already done
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As I was with Moses, so I will be with you
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you
.”
.”
Joshua 1:5
Joshua 1:5
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As I was with Moses, so I will be with you
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you
.”
.”
Joshua 1:5
Joshua 1:5
Let your experiences in the past make you
Let your experiences in the past make you
bold to claim the future
bold to claim the future
“
“
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you
.”
.”
Joshua 1:5
Joshua 1:5
Let your experiences in the past make you
Let your experiences in the past make you
bold to claim the future
bold to claim the future
God made a promise to Joshua that He is
God made a promise to Joshua that He is
making to you today,
making to you today,
“
“
I will not leave you nor
I will not leave you nor
forsake you
forsake you
.”
.”
Joshua 1:5
Joshua 1:5
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED
TO HIS COMMISSION
TO HIS COMMISSION
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED
TO HIS COMMISSION
TO HIS COMMISSION
Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a
Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a
single phrase,
single phrase,
“
“
Be strong and courageous
Be strong and courageous
.”
.”
Joshua 1:6,7,9
Joshua 1:6,7,9
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED
TO HIS COMMISSION
TO HIS COMMISSION
Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a
Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a
single phrase,
single phrase,
“
“
Be strong and courageous
Be strong and courageous
.”
.”
Joshua 1:6,7,9
Joshua 1:6,7,9
There would be no need for strength and
There would be no need for strength and
courage as long as he stayed on the far side of
courage as long as he stayed on the far side of
the Jordan River
the Jordan River
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED
TO HIS COMMISSION
TO HIS COMMISSION
Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a
Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a
single phrase,
single phrase,
“
“
Be strong and courageous
Be strong and courageous
.”
.”
Joshua 1:6,7,9
Joshua 1:6,7,9
There would be no need for strength and
There would be no need for strength and
courage as long as he stayed on the far side of
courage as long as he stayed on the far side of
the Jordan River
the Jordan River
God’s call is never a call to stand still
God’s call is never a call to stand still
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED
TO HIS COMMISSION
TO HIS COMMISSION
Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a
Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a
single phrase,
single phrase,
“
“
Be strong and courageous
Be strong and courageous
.”
.”
Joshua 1:6,7,9
Joshua 1:6,7,9
There would be no need for strength and
There would be no need for strength and
courage as long as he stayed on the far side of
courage as long as he stayed on the far side of
the Jordan River
the Jordan River
God’s call is never a call to stand still
God’s call is never a call to stand still
God’s plans are for those who run to the battle
God’s plans are for those who run to the battle
WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE FOR THE LORD WITH
WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE FOR THE LORD WITH
NO APOLOGIES
NO APOLOGIES
WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE FOR THE LORD WITH
WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE FOR THE LORD WITH
NO APOLOGIES
NO APOLOGIES
“
“
Only be strong and very courageous, that
Only be strong and very courageous, that
you may observe to do according to all the
you may observe to do according to all the
law which Moses My servant commanded
law which Moses My servant commanded
you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to
you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to
the left that you may prosper wherever you
the left that you may prosper wherever you
go
go
.
.
This Book of the Law shall not depart from
This Book of the Law shall not depart from
your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day
your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day
and night, that you may observe to do
and night, that you may observe to do
according to all that is written in it.
according to all that is written in it.
WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE FOR THE LORD WITH
WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE FOR THE LORD WITH
NO APOLOGIES
NO APOLOGIES
For then you will make your way prosperous,
For then you will make your way prosperous,
and then you will have good success.
and then you will have good success.
Have I
Have I
not commanded you? Be strong and of good
not commanded you? Be strong and of good
courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed,
courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed,
for the Lord your God is with you wherever
for the Lord your God is with you wherever
you go
you go
.”
.”
Joshua 1:9
Joshua 1:9
God challenges you and me in the same way
God challenges you and me in the same way
He commanded Joshua
He commanded Joshua
God challenges you and me in the same way
God challenges you and me in the same way
He commanded Joshua
He commanded Joshua
To know the Way
To know the Way
God challenges you and me in the same way
God challenges you and me in the same way
He commanded Joshua
He commanded Joshua
To know the Way
To know the Way
To go the Way
To go the Way
God challenges you and me in the same way
God challenges you and me in the same way
He commanded Joshua
He commanded Joshua
To know the Way
To know the Way
To go the Way
To go the Way
To show the Way
To show the Way
The Lord made a promise to Joshua; if he would
The Lord made a promise to Joshua; if he would
follow the Lord and lead his people faithfully,
follow the Lord and lead his people faithfully,
then
then
“
“
you will make your way prosperous and
you will make your way prosperous and
then you will have good success
then you will have good success
.”
.”
Joshua 1:8
Joshua 1:8
The Lord made a promise to Joshua; if he would
The Lord made a promise to Joshua; if he would
follow the Lord and lead his people faithfully,
follow the Lord and lead his people faithfully,
then
then
“
“
you will make your way prosperous and
you will make your way prosperous and
then you will have good success
then you will have good success
.”
.”
Joshua 1:8
Joshua 1:8
If you step out into the future trusting the Lord,
If you step out into the future trusting the Lord,
and if you honor Him in everything you do, then
and if you honor Him in everything you do, then
“
“
the Lord your God is with you wherever you go
the Lord your God is with you wherever you go
.”
.”
Joshua 1:9
Joshua 1:9
Explore the timeless wisdom and guidance offered by God to Joshua in the scriptures of Joshua 1:1-9. Reflect on the importance of focusing on the future while grounded in experience, trusting in the Lord, and understanding that great faith leads to great rewards. Discover how Joshua's journey is a testament to the power of faith, wisdom, and perseverance in the face of challenges.
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Step Out and Follow Joshua 1:1-9
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON THE FUTURE
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON THE FUTURE Moses My servant is dead. Joshua 1:2
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON THE FUTURE Moses My servant is dead. Joshua 1:2 The Lord would not allow Joshua to be a captive of the days when Moses led the way
GOD TOLD JOSHUA TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON THE FUTURE Moses My servant is dead. Joshua 1:2 The Lord would not allow Joshua to be a captive of the days when Moses led the way Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon, I have given you. Joshua 1:3
He was telling Joshua that his life would only be limited by his willingness to trust the Lord
He was telling Joshua that his life would only be limited by his willingness to trust the Lord God s promise was that great faith would result in great rewards
GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE
GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE It is experience that gives you wisdom
GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE It is experience that gives you wisdom How was Joshua going to know he could trust the Lord in the battles that were before him?
GOD REMINDED JOSHUA THAT FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE COMES FROM BEING GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE It is experience that gives you wisdom How was Joshua going to know he could trust the Lord in the battles that were before him? by remembering what God had already done
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. Joshua 1:5
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. Joshua 1:5 Let your experiences in the past make you bold to claim the future
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. Joshua 1:5 Let your experiences in the past make you bold to claim the future God made a promise to Joshua that He is making to you today, I will not leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED TO HIS COMMISSION
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED TO HIS COMMISSION Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a single phrase, Be strong and courageous. Joshua 1:6,7,9
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED TO HIS COMMISSION Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a single phrase, Be strong and courageous. Joshua 1:6,7,9 There would be no need for strength and courage as long as he stayed on the far side of the Jordan River
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED TO HIS COMMISSION Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a single phrase, Be strong and courageous. Joshua 1:6,7,9 There would be no need for strength and courage as long as he stayed on the far side of the Jordan River God s call is never a call to stand still
GOD CHALLENGED JOSHUA TO BE DEDICATED TO HIS COMMISSION Three times the Lord encouraged Joshua with a single phrase, Be strong and courageous. Joshua 1:6,7,9 There would be no need for strength and courage as long as he stayed on the far side of the Jordan River God s call is never a call to stand still God s plans are for those who run to the battle
WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE FOR THE LORD WITH NO APOLOGIES
WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE FOR THE LORD WITH NO APOLOGIES Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left that you may prosper wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it.
WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE FOR THE LORD WITH NO APOLOGIES For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
God challenges you and me in the same way He commanded Joshua
God challenges you and me in the same way He commanded Joshua To know the Way
God challenges you and me in the same way He commanded Joshua To know the Way To go the Way
God challenges you and me in the same way He commanded Joshua To know the Way To go the Way To show the Way
The Lord made a promise to Joshua; if he would follow the Lord and lead his people faithfully, then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8
The Lord made a promise to Joshua; if he would follow the Lord and lead his people faithfully, then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8 If you step out into the future trusting the Lord, and if you honor Him in everything you do, then the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
