Joshua 1 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Joshua 1.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/jos/1/1/s_188001

Meditate on verses 1 and 5.

 

Now it came about after the death of

Moses the servant of the LORD, that the

LORD spoke to Joshua the son of

Nun, Moses' servant, saying, "No man will be

able to stand before you all the days of your

 life.  Just as I have been with Moses,

I will be with you; I will not

fail you or forsake you.”

 

 

Moses was dead, and Joshua was to lead the people into the Promised Land.  From his youth, Joshua was a faithful follower of the LORD and attendant of Moses (Numbers 11:28; 14:6-9).  He loved being in God’s presence, not wanting to leave the tabernacle (Exodus 33:11).  The LORD commissioned him to replace Moses and filled him with the spirit of wisdom (Deuteronomy 31:14; 34:9).  And, although Joshua was a faithful Godly man, the LORD knew he needed encouragement for the task at hand. 

 

Thankfully, we have God’s words to Joshua, for they are encouraging words for us as well when the LORD calls us to tasks, making us rely on His strength and courage.  Pray Joshua 1:5 and 7-9 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 

“LORD, just as You were with Moses and

 Joshua, be with ___________ and me all the days

of our lives; do not fail us or forsake us. 

Make us strong and very courageous.  Let us be

careful to do according to all Your Word; do not

 let us turn from it to the right or to the

left, so we may have success wherever we go.

  Do not let this book of the law depart

from our mouth, but let us meditate on it

 day and night, so we may be careful to do

according to all that is written in it.

 Please make our way prosperous and let us

have success.  You command us to be

 strong and courageous!  Do not let us tremble

or be dismayed, for You, LORD our

 God are with us wherever we go.

Thank You, in Your name, Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell