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Insights on Joshua 1:1-14:15

·      Take courage in the strength of the Lord.  Not your own ability (Joshua 1)
·      Focus on the word of the lord.  (Joshua 1)
·      Read scripture (Joshua 1)
·      Study scripture (Joshua 1)
·      Meditate on scripture (Joshua 1)
·      Speak scripture (Joshua 1)
·      Obey the scripture (Joshua 1)
·      God sometimes uses the most unlikely people to do His work (Joshua 2)
·      If you live in opposition to God you have something to fear (Joshua 2)
·      When leading others do not take the glory that belongs to God.  He is the on hero.  (Joshua 3)
·      Sometimes you do not know what He will do until you step into the river (Joshua 3)
·      Remember what the Lord has done.  Tell it to the next generation. (Joshua 4)
·      The strength of the Lord makes his enemies shrink back in fear. (Joshua 5)
·      When faced with a great challenge you have a choice to rely on your strength or the strength of the Lord.  The latter requires patience and obedience but is far more fruitful.  (Joshua 5)
·      “Are you for us or us or for our enemies?”  It not the right question for God.  It is his question for us.  (Joshua 5)
·      Sometimes God asks us to do things that seem ridiculous.  Follow Him through these seasons.  He will show you amazing things.  (Joshua 6)
·      The Lord is faithful.  He keeps his promises to everyone. (Joshua 6)
·      God can use anyone to make a difference in this world.  Prostitutes and Pastors. (Joshua 6)
·      This whole existence is about Him.  His glory, his kingdom.  Not us.  (Joshua 6)
·      Your sin affects others.  Know this.  (Joshua 7)
·      Do not forget the commands for the Lord in great moments of success.  It is during these seasons that we often lose our way. (Joshua 8)
·      Seek the Lord before you decide. Less you may be deceived.  (Joshua 9)
·      Keep your word.  (Joshua 9)
·      “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand.” (Joshua 10)
·      He can make the sun stand still. (Joshua 10)
·      Even the greatest of those who oppose the Lord end up hiding in caves. (Joshua 10)
·      Then the land had rest from war.  (Joshua 14)