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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Joshua

This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Joshua. This book is named after Joshua, Moses’ successor. Joshua led Israel into the promised land and fought with the various Canaanite tribes and city-states for a number of years. The book ends with much of the land still unconquered, but with a renewed commitment to serving the Lord.

Meditate on the Bible

Meditate on the Bible Day and Night – Joshua 1:7-8

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Meditate on God's word day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

Faith in Action

Rahab: Faith in Action – Joshua 2:8-9

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Rahab is a shining example of faith in action. She believed Israel would defeat Jericho, and she acted on that belief.

Crossing the Jordan River

Crossing the Jordan River – Joshua 3:14-16

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Before Israel could enter the promised land, they had to cross the Jordan River. What rivers are in your way that you need to cross by faith?

Setting Up A Memorial Stone

Setting Up A Memorial Stone – Joshua 4:4-7

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Have you set up a memorial stone to help you to remember what God has done for you. If not, I would encourage you to do so.

Sin's Far-Reaching Consequences

Sin’s Far-Reaching Consequences – Joshua 7:10-12

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The far-reaching consequences of Achan's sin may be an extreme example. But our sin has an impact on us as well as those around us.

Failing to Inquire of the Lord

Failing to Inquire of the Lord – Joshua 9:14-15

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How often, when faced with a decision, do we fail to inquire of the Lord as to the best choice? And then suffer the consequences.

Give me this hill country

Give Me this Hill Country – Joshua 14:10-12

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What hill country has the Lord placed you in? Always be ready to engage the giants who are there, working to drive them from their strongholds.

Love and Serve the Lord

Love and Serve the Lord – Joshua 22:5

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Joshua's charge to Israel is appropriate for us as well. To faithfully love, obey, and serve the Lord our God.

Choose this day

Choose this Day – Joshua 24:15

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Joshua's words are just as relevant today as they were some 3500 years ago. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.