Introduction: Before God could allow the children of Israel to enter the promised land, He had to begin the process of changing their mind.

Gods Definitive Word to Joshua on Successful Thinking!

1. Learn to be strong and courageous

Joshua 1:6 (ESV) Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.

2. Learn to trust Gods truth

Joshua 1:7 (ESV) Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. . .

3. Learn to keep moving straight ahead

Joshua 1:7 (ESV) Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.

4. Learn to make Gods Word your point of reference.

Joshua 1:8 (ESV) This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.