Scripture
Joshua 23:14
“Now, I am going the way of all the earth. You know in all your hearts and souls that not a single word has failed out of all the good things that the Lord your God has said concerning you. All came true for you. Not a single word among them failed.
Observation
This verse is a great testimony of the faithfulness of God.
1. God kept his promise.
Joshua testified that not a single word has failed.
2. God's promises will come true.
You can act and rest on His promises. He is faithful, his yes is a yes.
Application
1. Know the promises of God.
I cannot claim a promise I do not know.
2. Act on His promises.
Faith is a verb, it demands action on our part. If I believe God's promises, I will act upon them. The Israelties had to take the promise land. God promised to give it to them but it came through war. This is a picture for us. God will keep his promises but we have to go to war. Courage is not the absence of fear but it is feeling the fear and acting anyway. The victory is sure if we act in faith and courage.
3. Rest in His promises.
This may sound contradictory but we have to act and rest. Faith will overcome worry, anxiety, and fear. I can rest in his promises because I trust in his character. I will not be overcome by fear and worry.
Prayer
Thank you for this great testimony, it builds my faith. Just as you were faithful to Joshua, you will be faithful to me. I can act on your promises and I can rest in your character.
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