Good Morning “Just Getting Started.”  Today we are in Joshua 13.  Have you grown weary of your Christian walk and service to The Lord?  It can be easy to begin to think so… unless we remind ourselves our strength comes from the Lord.  He has told us that we are in process.  He will continue the molding and making process, using us along the way, until Jesus comes back for us (Philippians 1:6).  Th...  Read More

Good Morning “Sin Evictors”.  Today we are in Joshua 12.  Just a simple transitional, summary chapter at first glance.  Remember however; the entire Bible is one story about our redemption through Jesus.  So… let’s consider the metaphors we see at play here.  We know Moses was representative of the Law.  The Law was never sufficient to save us; only convict us (Romans 8:3). Moses could only get th...  Read More

Good Morning “Giant Slayers”.  Today we are in Joshua 11.God continues to bless the nation of Israel with victory - insuring their inheritance of the “Promised Land”, and destroying pagan nations in the process.”No Anakites were left in Israelite territory; only in Gaza, Gath and Ashdod did any survive. So Joshua took the entire land, just as the Lord had directed Moses, and he gave it as an inher...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Serve The Master of Miracles.”  Today we are in Joshua 10.”The Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you.” Joshua‬ ‭10‬:‭8‬That passage pretty much sums up this chapter.  As Joshua and his army conquer land after land.  The victory is The Lords - working to fulfill His promise.  Did you no...  Read More

Good Morning “Lords Guidance Seekers.”  Today we are in Joshua 9.We live in a world full of deception, and lacking in integrity and honor.  ”Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy man? A righteous man who walks in his integrity— How blessed are his sons after him.“ Proverbs‬ ‭20‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭I believe there is much we can learn both from the Gibeonites deception and from...  Read More

Good Morning “Restored.”  Today we are in Joshua 8.Yesterday we looked at Achan’s sin, and the resulting consequences.  Sin within the nation cost Israel big time!  However; God was, and is, a God of forgiveness and grace.  After faithfully purging the sin, God  assured Joshua the victory is theirs.  “Do not be discouraged, do not be afraid.”  He gives Joshua a plan to follow.  Although the bulk o...  Read More

Good Morning “Sin Confessors”. Today we are in Joshua 7.  Gods faithful!  The nation of Israel is in a good place… or so it seems.  God has dealt with any remaining rebellion in their hearts.  They’ve all been circumcised and God had recently given them victory over Jericho.  Their next assignment - take Ai.  No problem.  Small army.  But wait, it seems they are fighting on their own strength.  Th...  Read More

Good Morning “Those who obey anyway.”  Today we are in Joshua 6.Throughout Scripture we see stories of God moving in miraculous ways that we don’t understand.  Here He is about to give Jericho into the hands of Israel.  The battle method… marching, trumpet blowing and shouting on the 7th day.  7 days of  required obedience.  Not a word until the 7th day.  As Joshua gave the instructions Israel had...  Read More

Good Morning “Overflowing Zealous Followers”.   Today we are in Joshua 5.  Israel finds themselves across the Jordan.  No one drowned, or even got wet!  Where’s the battle?  At least for now it seems the Lord has gone before them and their enemy melts in fear.  Right now there’s another enemy that needs dealt with.We’ve read of Israel’s wandering for 40 years, literally so that all that came out o...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Remember to Remember.”  Today we are in Joshua 4.  This is not the only place in Scripture where we find God telling the nation of Israel to set up a memorial - and remember what God has done.  In fact it’s a common theme.  Israel was commanded to celebrate the Passover to “Remember” Gods delivering them from Egypt.  Specifically so their children who ask them “why” will kn...  Read More

Good Morning “River Crossers.”  Today we are in Joshua 3.  Today we read about Joshua leading the nation into the promised land… but hold on.  Taking hold of all that God has promised always results in a crisis of belief.  We must humble ourselves, trust Him fully and step out in faith.  It was no different for Israel and its priests.  In between them and their “promised land” was the Jordan.  No ...  Read More

Good Morning “Soldiers on the Advantaged Team.”  Today we are in Joshua 2.  As Joshua prepares to lead Israel into the “Promised Land”, he first sends in two spies to scout it out.  Why only two?  Likely Joshua remembers the reason for their wandering in the desert for 40 years.  Remember when through Moses, God sent 12 spies to scout this very land?  10 returned with negative, corrupted reports a...  Read More