Press On
After the death of Moses, God called Joshua to lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land, the land of Canaan as their inheritance. The people had been wandering in the wilderness for forty years, and they were certainly tired and bored. They were wearing the same old clothes and shoes, eating the same food, and doing the same mundane things every day. They were ready to do something meaningful and purposeful! To realize their goal, the Israelites had to cross the River Jordan. The river at this stage was overflowing its bank, and it looked formidable. Not only that, more obstacles were awaiting them on the other side as there were fortified cities with giants and dangerous people.
The only way to succeed was for Joshua and the Israelites to rely on God and use every bit of faith they had. The great prize was ahead but there were many battles and roadblocks in their way.
However, it had to be done. It was their calling... their destiny!
As you begin the new year, what is your calling? What has to be done? What is your destiny? What battle has God called you to fight? What roadblocks must you tear down?
Pursuing your calling, your goal, your dream will require every bit of faith, energy, determination and courage. It may cost you everything. But it must be done. If you go forward, depend on God fully. He will provide everything you need to succeed. By faith, you press on!
"Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Phil. 3:13-14
The only way to succeed was for Joshua and the Israelites to rely on God and use every bit of faith they had. The great prize was ahead but there were many battles and roadblocks in their way.
However, it had to be done. It was their calling... their destiny!
As you begin the new year, what is your calling? What has to be done? What is your destiny? What battle has God called you to fight? What roadblocks must you tear down?
Pursuing your calling, your goal, your dream will require every bit of faith, energy, determination and courage. It may cost you everything. But it must be done. If you go forward, depend on God fully. He will provide everything you need to succeed. By faith, you press on!
"Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Phil. 3:13-14