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In this lesson, Rick discusses the topic of the assurance of salvation that was prompted by a real-life circumstance. This is part 1 of 2.
Now that God’s people are fully prepared inside and out, it’s time for their first battle – Jericho. This is the day they’ve been waiting for as a nation since they left Egypt. God’s battle plan seems to be very unconventional, but we will see that the people are obedient to whatever God says and the Lord is able to work wonders in and through them! Consider your own heart, life, and mission field as we go through this chapter. What has God asked you to do? Are you willing to do anything God asks of you?
Outside of Jesus Christ every single person is flawed by their sin, sin nature, and sinful flesh, so it is inevitable for relationships among each other to be plagued with problems. What truly matters is what we do about it. No normal human likes conflict, but having peace among each other is truly priceless! Let’s choose to have a humble heart and learn what we need to do to deal with relationship difficulties the right way.
God has taken his people on a journey of transition from the leadership of Moses to Joshua, established proper leadership, gave them a mission with inspiring words of encouragement, had them spy out the land of their inheritance in preparation, and led them miraculously across the Jordan River with Jericho in their view. The children of Israel are about to head into their first battle... but before they can fight they must prepare personally and corporately from the heart. If you and I are going to fight for our promised land(s), heart preparation is required!
Outside of the family unit the next most influential relationship are your friendships. Those that we make close bonds with often shape who we are and what kind of person we will become. Many times we don’t even realize how they change us. Friendships are made through common interests, similar goals, and shared values (Prov. 13:20; Ps. 119:63; Mal. 3:16; Heb. 10:24). Consequently, your closest friends reveal the true pursuit of your heart, “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Matt. 6:21).
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