Upon his passing, Moses’ assistant, Joshua, was called by the Lord to lead the people of Israel into the promised land. We can imagine how daunting stepping into his predecessor’s role may have felt for Joshua, but the Lord promised His presence and commanded him to be strong, courageous, and obedient God’s Word. 

To be obedient, whether in leadership or not, means to seek the Lord, hear Him, and act according to His will. Thankfully, He gifts us the law, which instructs us how to love Him, love people, and live to the full intention of His design. 

Senior Pastor David Dwight shared five big-picture foundations that God is bringing about through the obedience of Biblical figures like Joshua:

A faith: a trusting relationship with God 

A doctrine: the way of life with this God 

A place: a homeland where they live this life with God 

A savior: the one who is life, gives life, and in whom life is found 

A living hope: a life in loving relationship with God, anticipating the joy that’s to come