Moving On: Taking The Next Right Step

Joshua 1; Hebrews 3, 4

Session 1

✸ 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)

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?

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

God’s Guaranteed Successful Results (Prosper and Succeed: it’s a Process!) (Joshua 1:8-9)

Hearing Directions

Sometimes specific instructions – sometimes general parameters (time, opportunities, abilities, etc. (Proverbs 3:5,6 vs. Acts 15:25-28)

“Spiritual Traffic Signals”