“This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate upon it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous and then you shall deal wisely and have good success”. Joshua 1: 8 (Amplified Version)
In the first chapter of the book of Joshua, Moses the servant of God had just passed on and God would about to transfer the mantle of leadership to his servant Joshua. The book of Joshua opens with God making promises to Joshua, regarding the future of the children of Israel and the great territories, which He had already given to them and they needed to possess. Then God commanded Joshua to arise, go and possess. Then He gave him conditions precedent for possessing the Promised Land.
He instructed him: (1) to speak his word at all times, by not letting his word depart from his mouth; (2) to meditate upon His words day and night thereby expelling all contrary counsel, fears and worldly wisdom that may keep his heart bound. Then He admonished that in keeping with 1 and 2 above, Joshua would be able to observe and do according to God’s word.
These were the conditions precedent to God’s promises coming to fruition and Joshua fulfilling his purpose in life. These conditions apply to all of us today.
Whether we admit it or not we are major players in the execution of our destiny. God has done His part by laying ahead of us the Promised Land which we need to take possession of. However, as a condition for possession, we must exercise authority by speaking His word to all situations and faith by not letting His word depart from our hearts and moving ahead to act in accordance with His word. It is only in doing this that we can live completely for Him and possess our Promised Land.
May we all go ahead today and possess your Promised Land in Jesus name.
God bless you
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