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Inspiration from Joshua

There are many great themes in the book of Joshua. I've just picked a few.  Joshua, a patriarch of the Bible, has always been one of my favorites, since he showed up in scripture first as an assistant to Moses, next as a spy then as commander of Israels's army.  God chooses him as Moses successor, and the leader of Israel as they claimed the promised land of Israel.

God is our source of courage and strength. This is true no matter our circumstances, in times of fear or danger. Not one of His promises fail. God is always faithful. So be bold! Stand firm in your commitments.

God is always in control and fights all our battles. We will come up against all sorts of “giants” determined to defeat us. Be still and wait patiently for the Lord. Find encouragement through the victories God sends our way. Know that the Lord God will be exalted in all the earth.

God keeps His promises to us. Keep in mind that we have responsibilities also – unwillingness to follow God leads to unintended and unplanned consequences. (God’s people lost their inheritance and were taken into captivity for their disobedience). We can draw close to God by meditating on His Word, living in obedience to Him and drawing near to Him in prayer.

God will give us a choice of how we want to live…

… BUT… We have to live with the consequences of our choices. Serving God is an all-in sold out commitment.

It is our faith that determines our place in the kingdom of God. We have hope of eternal life through faith in our Lord Jesus.

Psalm 100 – A Song of Thanksgiving

This is a call for the whole world to worship! To serve joyfully and sing His praises!

God is our creator, and because He made us, He has supreme authority over us.

So come to Him and worship in His temple. Give Him thanks and praise! God will always faithfully care for His own.

10 Commandments

The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever. – Psalm 119: 160

Blessed Spirit

The first mention of the Holy Spirit is in the second verse of the Bible, Genesis 1:2. “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”

This same Spirit who was present at the beginning of creation is still present today. The Spirit indwells every Christian and leads us to repentance, comforts us and guides us in prayer.

A Prayer for the New Year

Time continues to pass, through days, through years, and through generations. God is unchanging from everlasting to everlasting and we His people need His help. Psalm 90 was written by Moses as a prayer for the people of before they were to enter the promised land. It was a prayer for God to guide them in faithful living and to bless them in their labor. Life is short, make the most of every day. Pray to be guided by God’s wisdom.