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Follow My Lead

Look at every phase of Joshua's life, and you see a man who gave himself wholeheartedly to completing whatever task was assigned to him. From the first, he immediately obeyed the instruction of Moses (Exodus 17:9-10). Thereafter Joshua took on the role of Moses' assistant. Joshua again displayed his obedience when he agreed to spy out the Promised Land. Upon his return from the reconnaissance mission, he and Caleb, alone among the spies, were ready to obey God and enter Canaan.

Forty years later when Moses handed the reins of power to his protégé, Joshua again obeyed the call (Joshua 1:5-11). In the end, the people of Israel followed Joshua's example and did what God asked of them - and as a result inherited the land God had promised.

By the time of his death, Joshua was known simply as "the servant of the Lord" (Judges 2:7-8). That is high praise! While today we consider Joshua an exceptional leader, nowhere does Scripture describe him as a man of extraordinary might, intellect, or talent. Obedience made him extraordinary. And when you're a servant of the Lord, that is all you really need.

Challenge:

Choose obedience even when it is hard. Ask God where He wants you to lead as His servant.

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