Meditation
YOU WILL HAVE GOOD SUCCESS
Text: Deuteronomy 34; Joshua 1
14 February 2021
THE END OF AN ERA
The ministry of Moses was long and successful. His accomplishments were many:
- He led Israel out of Egypt
- He led Israel for 40 years in the wilderness
- He taught the nation the Laws of God
- He interceded for the nation time and again in critical times
- He overcame many challenging problems successfully
He was 120 years old when he completed his life’s work. He was given the special honour of being buried by God in the land of Moab (Deuteronomy 34:5-12).
THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA
The mantle of leadership fell on Joshua. He was chosen by the Lord and he was full of the spirit of wisdom (Deuteronomy 34:9). The way to succeed was spelt out.
- To hold fast to God’s promises
a) As I was with Moses, so I will be with you Joshua 1:5a
b) I will not leave you nor forsake you Joshua 1:5b
c) The LORD is with you wherever you go Joshua 1:9
- To make an appropriate response
a) Be strong
b) And of good courage Joshua 1:6a, 7a
c) To observe to do according to the Law Joshua 1:7b
d) To meditate on the Law, day and night Joshua 1:8a
- Assurance
a) Then you will make your way prosperous Joshua 1:8b
b) Then you will have good success Joshua 1:8c
SUCCESS IN LIFE
Everyone wants to have success in life. This is not a wrong desire. We have a clear teaching on how success may come about. Our part is to fulfil what the Lord has taught!