BIBLE TEXT: JOSHUA 1
Emphasize the challenge Joshua had before him:
- A Jordan to cross.
- Fortified cities to conquer.
- Warriors to defeat.
- A people to guide.
In the face of great challenges, God provides us with principles for success.
I. HEAR THE VOICE OF JEHOVAH. (v. 1)
II. BELIEVE THE PROMISES OF GOD. (FAITH)
A. I have given you. (v. 3)
B. No one will be able to cope. (v. 5)
C. I will be with you.
III. EFFORT AND VALUITY (v. 6-7)
A. This does not refer to our strengths alone.
B. We need to renew our strength every day.
C. Effort is to draw strength from where there are none.
IV. OBEDIENCE TO THE WORD. (v. 7)
A. Do according to it.
B. Do not turn away from her.
C. Do not turn away from your mouth. (Speak it)
D. Meditate on it
V. REJECTION OF FEAR. (v. 9)
A. Fear leads to defeat many times.
B. What I feared came over me. (Job)
C. Perfect love casts out fear.
SAW. SANCTIFICATION PROVIDES THE WONDERS OF GOD. (Joshua 3: 5)
A. The sinful attitude of ACAN favored the defeat of Hai. (Joshua 7: 1-36)
VII. THE SENTENCE; (There one hears the voice of God)
A. Joshua was a prayer warrior. (Exodus 33: 11)
VIII. CONSULT GOD IN EVERYTHING. (Joshua 9: 14)
CONCLUSION:
The will of God is that we succeed in what we undertake, that is why it leaves us clear principles that when put into practice lead us to victory not only spiritual but also material.
IT IS WORTH THAT GOD IS PRESENT IN EVERYTHING