We have a daily choice to step up to the
task at hand or not to do so.
Joshua had to decide if he would step up and be the leader
God called him to be.
Joshua was an emerging leader. He had learned to lead by
being Moses’ right hand man . . . coming alongside . . . entrusted with
vital tasks. When Moses died, Joshua was
not only left with the task to lead, but to guide the people into the Promised
Land.
The key for Joshua . . . was not to worry about what Moses
would have done or how difficult it might be without Moses . . . but to
trust, stepping up to the task God called him to do.
The people exchanged their allegiance to Joshua . .. a true miracle . . . despite the challenges
of taking over leadership. It would seem that Joshua had the favor of God.
How did Joshua do it?
He
was not consumed with what Moses did but with what God was doing. It is a mindset: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing
of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good
and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)
Our thoughts easily conform to our circumstances rather than the will of God. How do we move from conformed to transformed thinking?
We need intentional training of the mind . . . a self-imposed spiritual boot camp . . . letting go of worry about circumstances. In other words we choose not to worry or to be anxious and to respond to situations through prayer: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6)
Step up.
Our thoughts easily conform to our circumstances rather than the will of God. How do we move from conformed to transformed thinking?
We need intentional training of the mind . . . a self-imposed spiritual boot camp . . . letting go of worry about circumstances. In other words we choose not to worry or to be anxious and to respond to situations through prayer: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6)
Step up.
Face the challenges of life and conquer them through trusting God.
Place
a shield around your mind . . . trust rather than worry.
Renew
your mind.
Learning with you to KICK START the day . . . choosing to step up,
Pastor Kerrie
(written by Kerrie Palmer © 2010 All Rights
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