Scripture: Joshua 1v 3 - 9; Proverbs 3 v 1 - 12.
The promises God made to Joshua of success through
obedience apply to us as well, and not only materially but spiritually as well.
The closer we get to Jesus through obedience and submission so will He have a
very personal relationship with us. He will make us invincible, and continually victorious.
He exhorts us to be bold and courageous in our faith, to
be steadfast and unwavering in our commitment and then we shall prosper in
every way. Doing daily Bible study, heeding and applying the Word of God to our
daily lives will bring good success. Jesus will be with us every step of the
way.
Joshua was a powerful leader because he applied the Word
of God to every aspect of his life and to the people he was leading. God chose
him, and Aaron's son, Caleb, to bring the Jews into the Promised Land. Much of
that land has gone from Israel now but God's promises are binding forever and
there will come a day when all the land stretching to the Euphrates River will
be restored to her.
Of all the wonderful words in this passage in Proverbs 3
the ones that touch me the deepest are - lean not to your own understanding.
Every baby born should have these words learnt by heart. The biggest trap for
man is trying to 'do it my way'. My will over God's will. What I think compared
with what God knows. We have a free will. God forces no one to acknowledge Him
unlike satan the gatecrasher-in-chief. But those who surrender their will to
Jesus know joy unspeakable and full of glory. Those who entangle themselves
with satan have hell on Earth.
So doing it 'my way' or 'doing your own thing' is really
satan's way which leads to many troubles and afflictions. So learn God's wisdom
which is a treasure without price. Prayer: Father God, I want to be a humble
person like Joshua acknowledging You and Your Word as divine wisdom. Be with me
always and teach me Your ways. Today I know myself and see myself in Your eyes.
I am but a fool whenever I choose my will over Yours because You only want the
very best for me. Help me to know and do Your will moment by moment for that is
true success. In Jesus' name. Amen.