Reflecting God - "Never Forsaken" at The Global Church of the Nazarene of Lenexa, Kansas, United States for Tuesday, 17 November 2015 - Embrace Holy Living - Scripture: Joshua 1-11

Reflecting God - "Never Forsaken" at The Global Church of the Nazarene of Lenexa, Kansas, United States for Tuesday, 17 November 2015 - Embrace Holy Living - Scripture: Joshua 1-11

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Joshua 1:

1 After the death of Moshe the servant of Adonai, Adonai said to Y’hoshua the son of Nun, Moshe’s assistant, 2 “Moshe my servant is dead. So now, get up and cross over this Yarden, you and all the people, to the land I am giving to them, the people of Isra’el. 3 I am giving you every place you will step on with the sole of your foot, as I said to Moshe. 4 All the land from the desert and the L’vanon to the great river, the Euphrates River — all the land of the Hitti — and on to the Great Sea in the west will be your territory. 5 No one will be able to withstand you as long as you live. Just as I was with Moshe, so I will be with you. I will neither fail you nor abandon you.

6 “Be strong, be bold; for you will cause this people to inherit the land I swore to their fathers I would give them. 7 Only be strong and very bold in taking care to follow all the Torah which Moshe my servant ordered you to follow; do not turn from it either to the right or to the left; then you will succeed wherever you go. 8 Yes, keep this book of the Torah on your lips, and meditate on it day and night, so that you will take care to act according to everything written in it. Then your undertakings will prosper, and you will succeed. 9 Haven’t I ordered you, ‘Be strong, be bold’? So don’t be afraid or downhearted, because Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.”

10 Y’hoshua instructed the officials of the people 11 to go through the camp and order the people, “Prepare provisions, because in three days you will cross this Yarden to go in and take possession of the land Adonai your God is giving you.”[Complete Jewish Bible]

Joshua 1:1-9 After the death of Moses the servant of God, God spoke to Joshua, Moses’ assistant:

“Moses my servant is dead. Get going. Cross this Jordan River, you and all the people. Cross to the country I’m giving to the People of Israel. I’m giving you every square inch of the land you set your foot on—just as I promised Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon east to the Great River, the Euphrates River—all the Hittite country—and then west to the Great Sea. It’s all yours. All your life, no one will be able to hold out against you. In the same way I was with Moses, I’ll be with you. I won’t give up on you; I won’t leave you. Strength! Courage! You are going to lead this people to inherit the land that I promised to give their ancestors. Give it everything you have, heart and soul. Make sure you carry out The Revelation that Moses commanded you, every bit of it. Don’t get off track, either left or right, so as to make sure you get to where you’re going. And don’t for a minute let this Book of The Revelation be out of mind. Ponder and meditate on it day and night, making sure you practice everything written in it. Then you’ll get where you’re going; then you’ll succeed. Haven’t I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take.”

The Taking of the Land

10-11 Then Joshua gave orders to the people’s leaders: “Go through the camp and give this order to the people: ‘Pack your bags. In three days you will cross this Jordan River to enter and take the land God, your God, is giving you to possess.’”[

The Message]

"Never Forsaken" by Author: M. K. Henderson
Joshua, Moses’ successor, was a man of action. Joshua would lead the people to the Promised Land. God promised him victory everywhere. Even when it came to crossing the Jordan River, God provided a way by parting the waters, much as He had when the people crossed the Red Sea during their escape from Egypt.
As God promised to be with Joshua, God also promises to be with us forever. God will make us overcomers, giving us victory over our enemies.
Joshua encouraged the people to prepare their food for crossing over the Jordon River. We too, must be prepared to face our challenges, by partaking of the spiritual food from God’s Word. Like Joshua and the children of Israel, we must possess our “land,” which God has promised to us. That “land” may be the salvation of family and friends, challenges at work, or fears about health.
Hymn for Today: "The Lord's My Shepherd" from Scottish Psalter, Psalm 23

 1. The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want.

   2. He makes me down to lie

      In pastures green: he leadeth me

         the quiet waters by.

   3. My soul he doth restore again;

         and me to walk doth make

      Within the paths of righteousness,

         ev'n for his own name's sake.

   4. Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale,

         yet will I fear none ill:

      For thou art with me; and thy rod

         and staff me comfort still.

   5. My table thou hast furnished

         in presence of my foes;

      My head thou dost with oil anoint,

         and my cup overflows.

   6. Goodness and mercy all my life

         shall surely follow me:

      And in God's house for evermore

         my dwelling-place shall be.

Thought for Today:"and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember! I will be with you always, yes, even until the end of the age.”

or

"Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age." Matthew 28:20.

Please pray:
For those ministering in media to communicate the Gospel in Mesoamerica.
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