May 4 “PRESS ON…” Joshua 1:9
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
When I read this passage of scripture, I am transported back to my youth, when I would hear my Daddy say these words, that still instruct and inspire me, today! When face with the challenges of life, he would shout, “Press On!” Daddy would remind me that God is in control, and we must trust Him for our living. When we think about this passage from Joshua, we will remember that Moses, the chosen leader, had died, and Joshua was the new leader! Joshua was struggling with the new responsibilities of leadership, especially in the shadow of the great leader, Moses. “For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go!” With this promise, Joshua continued to lead and direct the Hebrew peoples and fulfil his mission! Friends, God wants us to look to the future, with confident hope, and to embrace the lessons of the past, while living abundantly in the present! We cannot change the past, however, don’t discount the past, but learn from it, and be encouraged that you can live abundantly! Joshua had a great task before him, and he embraced each step along the journey! The message for today is very simple! WE MUST PRESS ON IN SPITE OF ANY PROBLEMS THAT ARISE! WE MUST PRESS ON, AND EMBRACE AND CLAIM HIS PROMISES! WE MUST PRESS ON IN THE POWER AND MIGHT OF HIS PRESENCE AND PROMISES! Remember, when we walk in God’s presence, we have His Power, Peace and complete Provision for every task and challenge that we encounter! Are you facing a challenge, crisis, or tragedy? Stay Focused… Don’t overreact… Keep Looking to God! “Carpe Diem,” seize the day, and keep PRESSING ON! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!