Hi all following on from Psalm 1 in Joshua 1 we see God’s promise to Joshua as he takes on the mantle of leadership of Israel. As part of this God calls upon Joshua to meditate upon the book of the law day and night. We too need to know God word, to us and for us. As we chew over and search the scripture God will give us the guidance and clarity we need, we can be like the tree plant in living water.
Joshua 1 vs 5 -9 God’s promise to Joshua
No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life,
Just as I have been with Moses, I will be with you, I will not fail you or forsake you
You are my child in whom I have faith you’ve stood by me in much strife
You have seen with my eyes and have not lost sight of what I have in view
I am faithful to you, I am Jehovah your provider, and I value your life
I know you faithfulness and courage, that is why I have chosen you
Listen to me closely despite times when moaning and murmuring are rife
Be obedient to all that is in my word, I will give you what you are due
Be strong and courageous for you shall give this people possession of the land
Which I swore to their fathers to give them, only be strong and very courageous
You will face hard battles, but I will uphold you with my righteous right hand
I will empower you so that your can lead your people in a way that is contagious
They will see your strength and your courage and step out to take the land
You are my chosen leader, be steadfast, be strong, be very courageous
Be careful to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded you
Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go
Have care in all you do follow the law which Moses gave, it will help you keep me in view
In order to keep on the path and not be distracted focus on me, and I will you the land show
I am determined to see my people inherit the land, you must lead them, and you are their cue
Be strong and courageous, follow my word, don’t hesitate and I will give you the Land. Go!
The Book of the law shall not depart from your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night
So that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it
I call you to meditate, muse, ponder, read aloud my word, let it sink in; you’ll keep me in sight
I want you to read my whole law, so you know it all, not just a bit
Then you will be able to speak my truth to my people, they will see your authority, know its right
You will see much action, but you will need to have time to read and sit
For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success,
Have I not commanded you be strong and courageous?
Obedience and reliance on my word are keys to your success, I promise nothing less
You are mine, and I love you and as you follow me, I to you will be gracious
I am with you, you will win the land, and prosper, everything you do I will bless
Don’t let success go to your head, remember to worship me with your praises
Do not tremble nor be dismayed
For Your LORD your God is with you wherever you go
Trust me your fears will be allayed
I am with you every step; I will you the right way show
My law is your light; your faith will be repaid
As you go forward into the land, be brave, my favour to you I show
Mark Maffey, November 2005 (NASB)