Week 5 (The Law & the Land) – Day 3: Joshua Succeeds Moses

Day 23 – Joshua Succeeds Moses - Joshua 1:1-18

Good luck to those who have read the “in-between” chapters over the last four weeks.  Today we skip over three entire books.  Even if you read all night you probably could not read everything!  The Book of Leviticus describes all of the religious rules regarding the Jewish religion. The Book of Numbers contains further rules along with the description of the forty year journey of the Israelites through the Sinai.  Many interesting events of continued disobedience toward God are contained in this account.  The Book of Deuteronomy places the Israelites on the border of the Promised Land, where Moses gives a series of final instructions to the group.

Joshua takes the helm of leadership from Moses.  He was Moses’ right hand man, so the succession is expected.  Joshua is presented in the Book of Joshua as someone who has observed Moses and learned from the good and bad of the journey.  He is just about perfect in following God’s will.

The invasion into the Promised Land is about to begin.  This is a time of great anticipation and fear.  So God speaks great words to the people:  “Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)  These are powerful words of promise for us as well!  Where can you use this promise in your own life? 

 

In Christ,

Randy