The pathway to blessing

Scripture

Joshua 11:15

As the Lord commanded Moses His servant, so Moses commanded Joshua, and Joshua did it. He did not ignore a word of all that the Lord commanded Moses. 

Observation

Obedience is the path to blessing. Joshua did everything God commanded him to do and he obtained his promise.  He conquered his enemies.  He lived in the promise land.  

1. God's commands to Joshua came through Moses.

God uses people in authority to speak into our lives.

2. Joshua did not ignore a word.

He did not obey the commands he liked and ignored the ones he didn't.  He obeyed them all.  We live in a culture that likes to pick and choose which commands of God we obey.

3. Blessing comes through obedience.

I obtain my promises by obeying God's word.  The pathway of disobedient never leads to God's blessing.  Sin is fun for a season but it is short term pleasure at the expense of long term gain.

Application

1. Be submissive to the spiritual leaders God has given me.

2. Obey all of God's word, the parts I like and the parts I don't.

3. Never expect God to bless my rebellion.

4. Walk the narrow road that leads to life.

Prayer

Your word is clear, I do not have to wonder about what you expect from me.  I choose today to follow you, you are my master and I am your servant.  I desire to be a faithful and fruitful servant.  I desire to obey all your commands because I know they lead to life.