The Lord said to Joshua, This day I will begin to magnify you in the sight of all Israel, so they may know that as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.
Joshua 3:7
We find Joshua preparing God’s people for the miraculous crossing of the Jordan river over into Canaan, the land of promise, the land of milk and honey. He tells them to sanctify themselves, get yourselves right and ready, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders, something marvelous and extraordinary among you. Can you imagine hearing that from the Lord? That alone would bring about an excitement; made me have a TD Jakes moment… “get ready, get ready, get ready!” This was truly an “expect the unexpected” time for them.
What I love about Joshua is that he was a humble servant, born a slave in Egypt and came to be Moses’ personal assistant and successor. He not only had outstanding qualifications, but met the requirements for the position: obedience, faith, courage, and dedication to God and His Word.
Joshua did all that God asked of him and with His direction, the children of Israel saw and experienced this miracle crossing on dry land (think Red Sea crossing with Moses); once every person had passed over, the waters returned back to normal. That day, as God had promised Joshua, He increased in stature in the sight of Israel. The children of Israel knew that God was with Joshua, just as He had been with Moses. There is no doubt that you will know when God is elevating and increasing you in stature and in the sight of man. Others will be able to see, but you will know that the Lord is with you and that He and He alone is the only one that could have done the miraculous in every occurrence pertaining to your life and the lives of others.
God will elevate us in order that our gifts and talents will make ways for us and His purpose. We don’t have to push, force, promote, or exploit ourselves to get ahead in the ministry. We are designed to increase, to prosper, and to have abundance. There are numerous encouraging scriptures, as well as the precious promises in the Word that support that thought; “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” or "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." However, there are some prerequisites for tapping into it; just like Joshua, we must be humble and obedient; having faith, and dedication to the Lord and His Word. Trust me; watch, as He will open doors on our behalf.
Just as the Lord encourages Joshua, He also encourages us. We can expect God’s divine favor; He can make us become greater in capacity than we could ever imagine; He can put us “on blast” as the young people would say. The possibilities and the opportunities are endless, if we allow the Lord to lead and guide us for His purpose. We will begin to see Him magnify and increase our lives as we use it for His glory!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
Joshua 3:7
We find Joshua preparing God’s people for the miraculous crossing of the Jordan river over into Canaan, the land of promise, the land of milk and honey. He tells them to sanctify themselves, get yourselves right and ready, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders, something marvelous and extraordinary among you. Can you imagine hearing that from the Lord? That alone would bring about an excitement; made me have a TD Jakes moment… “get ready, get ready, get ready!” This was truly an “expect the unexpected” time for them.
What I love about Joshua is that he was a humble servant, born a slave in Egypt and came to be Moses’ personal assistant and successor. He not only had outstanding qualifications, but met the requirements for the position: obedience, faith, courage, and dedication to God and His Word.
Joshua did all that God asked of him and with His direction, the children of Israel saw and experienced this miracle crossing on dry land (think Red Sea crossing with Moses); once every person had passed over, the waters returned back to normal. That day, as God had promised Joshua, He increased in stature in the sight of Israel. The children of Israel knew that God was with Joshua, just as He had been with Moses. There is no doubt that you will know when God is elevating and increasing you in stature and in the sight of man. Others will be able to see, but you will know that the Lord is with you and that He and He alone is the only one that could have done the miraculous in every occurrence pertaining to your life and the lives of others.
God will elevate us in order that our gifts and talents will make ways for us and His purpose. We don’t have to push, force, promote, or exploit ourselves to get ahead in the ministry. We are designed to increase, to prosper, and to have abundance. There are numerous encouraging scriptures, as well as the precious promises in the Word that support that thought; “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” or "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." However, there are some prerequisites for tapping into it; just like Joshua, we must be humble and obedient; having faith, and dedication to the Lord and His Word. Trust me; watch, as He will open doors on our behalf.
Just as the Lord encourages Joshua, He also encourages us. We can expect God’s divine favor; He can make us become greater in capacity than we could ever imagine; He can put us “on blast” as the young people would say. The possibilities and the opportunities are endless, if we allow the Lord to lead and guide us for His purpose. We will begin to see Him magnify and increase our lives as we use it for His glory!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
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