Promise
the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, … get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give
Jos 1:1,2
Lord had promised to Abraham to give Canaan as a possession. Lord brought Israelites by Moses out of Egypt to give the Land of Canaan. Now Lord is telling Joshua to get ready, the great promise is going to fulfilled. Will Joshua be able to believe and get ready ?
Proclaim
Ye;s Joshua believed, he spoke to the people and said, get ready, we are crossing Jordan, Lord is giving the promised Land.
“So Joshua ordered …‘Get your supplies ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving…” Jos 1:10,11
Principles
When situation are tough how will we be able to proclaim the promise of God in faith, and get ready to receive. Lord gave simple principles to Joshua so He could believe and proclaim the promise.
Trust
Be strong and courageous Jos 1:6 Trust the promise and find strength in the word of God.
Obey
Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey Jos 1:7 Obey the word of God carefully, then power of the word will be performed.
Meditate
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night Jos 1:8 Meditate on the word, let our mind be filled with the word of God, never allow the negative situation to rule us.
Believe
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged Jos 1:8 When things go wrong, believe in the Lord who promised; He is powerful to fulfill the promise