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Where is your victory today?

Joshua listened to The Lord. He learned how to listen for His Voice as he served under Moses. And he also learned obedience. So after Moses died, Joshua became their leader with a Really Big Promise from The Lord.

No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. JOSHUA 1:5-6

First, while serving as Moses’ aide, Joshua learned to occupy his own inner territory fully and bring it under obedience to the will of God. Then he was able to take New Territory. The Land The Lord had promised the Israelites.

What does Joshua’s story mean for you?

You can never be taken from The Father. But there is someone who has been working steadily to make sure you’re totally ineffective in The Kingdom. It’s time we put a stop to his lies. How?

  • First, occupy what you have. Fill it with goodness and excellence.
  • Then pray about New Territory. Watch for open doors. There will be many.

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No Guesswork Involved

As a teenager, I thought becoming an adult would mean I’d finally arrived, and I could have the life I wanted. But my life hasn’t turned out the way I thought it would. Has your life turned out the way you’d dreamed it would? If you’re like me, you often wonder what you should be doing. During times of stress. During times of conflict. During times of boredom. During times of change.

I’m learning that I don’t need to resort to guesswork. And neither do you, my friend. The Holy Spirit is more than happy to lead us along the path The Lord has laid out before us. Here’s how the relationship works:

Your ears will hear sweet words behind you: “Go this way. There is your path; this is how you should go” whenever you must decide whether to turn to the right or the left.” ISAIAH 30:21, THE VOICE

My sheep respond as they hear My voice; I know them intimately, and they follow Me. JOHN 10:27, THE VOICE

If you don’t have all the wisdom needed for this journey, then all you have to do is ask God for it; and God will grant all that you need. He gives lavishly and never scolds you for asking. JAMES 1:5, THE VOICE

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To forgive? Or not to forgive?

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At one time or another, we hurt the ones we love – whether we mean to or not. Sometimes we’re just being selfish – totally self-absorbed, and we don’t even realize the level of pain our actions will cause for our spouses. Whatever the reason, it simply shouldn’t happen – in a perfect world.

But we don’t live in a perfect world. We live in a fallen world. And we all need forgiveness. And as Christians, we are required to forgive one another. Jesus said so.

“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” ~ Matthew 6:14-15

Even so, we all have the ability – and tendency – to harbor resentment.
It’s the human way – that is, it’s our natural bent.
We want to punish the one who hurt us.
Get even.

[callout]Yes, you can decide NOT to forgive.
It’s completely your choice.[/callout]

And it’s the easier route.
Or is it?

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