Do This
Monday, March 18
Do This
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe 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. Joshua 1:8
God gives Joshua specific directives concerning his role as leader and if those instructions were followed, Joshua would be a success! If we study out the book of Joshua, we come to realize that it is a book of obedience. Joshua was assured that obedience would bring success. He exhorted the people in the importance of obeying God at His Word!
Last week I presented Joshua 1:8 using the New Living Translation version, however when we read Joshua 1:8, in the New King James Version we see that six times “you” or “your” is used in this scripture. This tells us that God is exhorting us that we need to do our part in order to see success. Yes, God was speaking to Joshua, but we also know that this is also for us today!
It is one thing for us to hear the Word and read it, but we must also be doers of the Word. The application of the Word in our everyday lives will cause us to see God show Himself strong in every area of our lives. Then we will begin to see that God is for you and with you always.
Obedience to God’s Word is the key to experiencing His blessings and favor in our lives. Joshua 1:8 emphasizes the importance of studying Scripture and meditating on it day and night, with the ultimate goal of obeying everything written in it. When we align our lives with God’s commands and walk in obedience to His Word, we position ourselves to receive His abundant blessings and guidance. Obedience is not always easy, and it may require sacrifice and self-discipline, but the rewards far outweigh the cost. Let us commit ourselves to a life of obedience to God’s Word, knowing that in doing so, we will experience true prosperity and success in all we do.
Prayer for today: Loving Father, help us to be obedient to Your Word, knowing that in obedience lies true success and fulfillment. Give us the strength and courage to walk in Your ways, even when it requires sacrifice and self-discipline. May Your Spirit guide us as we study and meditate on Scripture, empowering us to obey Your commands and experience Your blessings in our lives. Thank You for the promise of prosperity and success for those who walk in obedience to You. Amen.