Joshua 1-5
There are two main points from this section. The first is that God demonstrates how to have a smooth transition between a central figure in an organization and the next generation of leader. Moses has now died and Joshua is taking over. What an overwhelming task! Yet, in our readings over the last several weeks we have seen Joshua pop his head into the story many times. He was with Moses on the mountain, in the Tabernacle, and many other times. Mentoring is very important when one leader is passing on the mantle to another leader.
The second aspect of this reading today is that Joshua is given specific instructions to not look to the left or the right so as not to deviate from the instructions that God has given. He is also told to be strong and courageous. What awesome advice for Joshua, and what an awesome piece of advice for us. Stay focused on the cross and don't deviate from it!
Tomorrow's reading: Joshua 6-8
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- Jeff Dowdy is the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Swannanoa, NC. He graduated from Houston Baptist University with a B.S. in Christianity and Speech Communications. He also earned his Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2002. In December 2008, He earned his Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Administration from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeff has been married for 14 years to Melody and has two children. He likes to play golf and race triathlons.
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