Trusting for the Long Haul

When I think about people who have trusted God, Joshua is always one of the first I remember.  In the story where Moses sent scouts out to search area God promised them, Joshua and Caleb were the only team reporting that they can stick with the plan and take the land. 

Joshua didn’t say this because their army was strong and their soldiers were big.  He didn’t feel optimistic because they had some master plan up their sleeve.  He just trusted God.  He knew God told Moses the land would be theirs, so Joshua said, “Let’s go!”

Because of Joshua’s trust in God, he is now reaping the reward.  “…Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelite's.  I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses…” Today’s passage shows us how important trusting God is.  Moses did not get to set foot in the promise land, because he wavered in his trust. 

We can trust God too.  Have you felt God promise you something? While reading the word, or perhaps during a prayer, have you heard the Still Small Voice speak a promise to you?   Has a fellow Christian spoken a word over you that you knew to be from God, and now you are waiting for the promise to come to pass?  Do not waiver!  Trust God.  Our scripture today says, “Be strong and courageous” two different times.  I love when the word does that.  That kind of repetition shows me the instruction is REALLY important.  So, I will say the same thing to you as you wait for God’s promises in your life to come to pass. 

BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS, BE VERY STRONG AND COURAGEOUS.

God can be trusted.

Read today’s passage here Joshua1:1-7