Reading: Joshua 23
“..that not one thing has failed of all the good things that the Lord
your God promised concerning you; all have come to pass for you, not one of
them has failed..” Joshua 23:14
Joshua’s time of leadership has come to a close. He reminds Israel
that everything they have achieved came because they walked with God and that
He fought for them. He warned them to not ever consider, “turning aside from it neither to the right nor to the left….but hold
fast to the Lord your God.”
The California coast abounds in hiking trails with breathtaking views
for beginning hikers through to accomplished rough terrain trailblazers. And
each trail is marked by maps and signs where to beware—where not to go—where
the seemingly solid cliff could become treacherous and unstable. And yet residents and visitors alike
often take their chances and go off the solid trails into danger. Some times
they succeed and then others follow their example with life threatening
results.
Satan tried to lure Jesus to take a different path that promised power
and riches and fulfillment. His reply, “Begone
Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him
only.’” Onlookers of Jesus’ ministry did not always see the promises behind
His words. Even His disciples struggled to understand then and now.
Yet His promises never fail.
Lord, we need Your courage and strength to walk your path in
faithfulness. And in seasons when we stumble and our hands begin to loosen our grip,
please hold fast to us. Keep our sight fixed on You.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 143: 8
“Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I put
my trust.
Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.”
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