Moving On: Taking The Next Right Step

Joshua 1; Hebrews 3, 4

Sessions 1, 2, 3

✸ Can become “stuck” through: neglect; paralysis of analysis; absence of True Leadership.

Why Joshua? (See Numbers 13, 14; Deuteronomy 34:9)

His believing, courageous spirit

His forgiving love

His uncompromising conviction

His respect for and submission to God’s chosen leadership! (Deuteronomy 34:9) (leaders have sat/served under leadership)

Fundamental essentials to “Move Forward”

Removing False Security (Joshua 1:2)

Reconnect with God’s Promise, Presence and Power (Joshua 1:2-7)

To fully embrace God’s Best and a New Season, we have to stop pretending the old season is still in operation!!

Make the Commitment to Move Forward

“Arise and go” (Assumes not moving) (Joshua 1:2)

There’s usually a “Jordan” facing you!

Tread on what God granted. This is a partnership. You/I have a part! (Joshua 1:3, 4)

What is My/Your “Jordan River”?

Great difficulty, challenging, seemingly impossible barriers

Resources? Relationships? Boss? Spouse? Past? Enemies? Ex?

Income/receiving? NO! Fear! Condemnation! Anger! Past/worry!

i.e.: Fear of disability; loss of relationships; resources; health; rejection, failure; being alone, etc.

✸ No way to “go around” Jordan River to Promised Land!!

The “dread” is worse than the journey. (Joshua 1:11) To be dismayed is to be locked down, even broken by fear.

We must face and walk towards our Jordan!

✸ Decide to TRUST GOD! Whatever the outcome, Give Him Praise! Stop trying to “Hold God Hostage” with my idea of “How it has to be”.

God sees things others don’t …. Even you!

God’s Guaranteed Successful Results (Prosper and Succeed: it’s a Process!) (Joshua 1:8-9) The Power of Confession and meditation. Speak, respeak with inner voice and outer voice (spirit and body) (John 6:63; Hebrews 4:12)

God’s Children’s promise of Deuteronomy 28 certainly encouraged and empowered His children to move on!

Stay partnered with your warriors!! (Joshua 1:13-15) ✸You won’t succeed alone (1 Peter 5:8 – enemy loves isolation)

Moses – Aaron and Hur

Peter – Church

Paul – 2 Corinthians 1 …. Overwhelmed, in despair

Jesus – “Watch and Pray”

God has already assigned a committed core of prayer warriors. They are rested and ready!!