What would you do if you are to step into the shoes of your mentor who failed in the task given to him? How would you go about it so that the mistakes made is not repeated. Would you even be able to take the responsibility?
God's mission must be accomplished in God's way. Moses could not lead the Israelites to the promised land. The mantle fell on Joshua to accomplish the difficult task. Yet he must succeed. But he accomplished the feat. How? That's what we'll consider in the lesson to help us accomplish what God has assigned to us.
'Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying
Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, tho and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.
There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of they life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses m servant commanded thee: turn nto from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shall meditate therein day andnight, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. (Joshua 1:1-8)
From the above passage, let's consider 4 steps to extraordinary accomplishment.
1. Survey And Map: You need to physically appreciate the magnitude of the task ahead of you. What is the quantity and quality of work expected of you? Know and understand the task before you ever take any action. A visual appreciation of the work is a vital step to success.
2. See God's Presence Daily: God has promised to be with you and never to forsake you. Believe what the Lord says and envision his presence daily. True. There are giants all over you but God is greater than them all. His support is the divine power you need for great and extraordinary accomplishment despite opposition from men.
3. Strongly And Courageously Execute The Task: Fear not. Courage is vital for your success in the task. Step out fearlessly. You have not been given the spirit of fear but that of boldness and of a sound mind. Let the power of God cancel the fear of man. Listen to God and what men are saying to distract you.
4. Set Your Mind On God's Word: You'll need to understand and meditate on the word of God for
revelation and supernatural empowerment. The Lord has place his word above his name. His word cannot fail. Make it your companion as you step ahead to accomplishing God's work in your hand.
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