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From the CANON on this blog:
Solutions
1.
God is omnipotent and therefore can solve any problem. He may choose to use the solutions listed
below, but he often provides in ways you could have never imagined. The poor should cry out to God for help,
rather than depending on Baal.
From today’s scripture reading:
“Be strong and courageous, for you will lead
my people to possess all the land I swore to give their ancestors. Be strong
and very courageous. Obey all the laws Moses gave you. Do not turn away from
them, and you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of the
Law continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all
that is written in it. Only then will you succeed. I command you -- be strong
and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with
you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:6-9 (NLT)
From today’s devotional:
In the
first chapter of Joshua, God delivers the greatest pep talk in all of
Scripture. Moses had just died, and now his successor was called upon to lead
the nation of Israel into the Promised Land—a military action that would surely
involve significant risk. Joshua was no doubt unsettled by the prospects of facing
a strong hostile army. Therefore, the Lord spoke words of encouragement to him
that still ring true for us today.
What would
have happened if Joshua had refused this daunting assignment? Most likely, the
nation of Israel would have languished in the desert indefinitely. Fortunately,
this leader was a man of great faith and courage, and he boldly took up the
cause of God.
Like Joshua, we face daily obstacles that seem to push our
faith to the breaking point. And yet, it is in the throes of adversity that God
hones our faith (“Dear brothers and sisters,
whenever trouble comes
your way, let it be an opportunity for joy.
For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to
grow. So let it grow, for when
your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready
for anything.” James 1:2-4).
When we refuse to follow Him into risky situations, the results can be
devastating to our spiritual growth. Consider the consequences of disobedience
on your life:
1.
You will never become the person
that God wants you to be.
2.
You limit your usefulness to the
Lord.
3.
You are willing to live a life of
rationalized disobedience.
4.
You’ll be governed by fear rather
than faith.
5.
You risk losing not only rewards in
heaven but also blessings on earth.
Are you in
some way refusing God’s call? The Lord is trustworthy. Whatever His plan of
action for you, be assured He will see you safely through the ordeal.
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