On the banks
So I am a Salvation Army officer. I have been appointed as the Corps Officer of the Milford Massachusetts Salvation Army. What an awesome responsiblity.
Lately I have been feeling like Joshua. Standing on the banks of the Jordan River looking over at the promise land. I believe that God has placed my wife and I here as He did Joshua.
This corps has had great leadership before us. They like Moses have led us here. But know they are gone and we are here. I have been reading alot about Joshua and found that He was appointed by God to continue the leadership that his predecessor Moses had.
So I am feeling a little like Joshua probably would be feeling. How can I possibly compare to the prior leadership. Why are these people going to listen me, the new guy? These are questions that have been running through my mind lately.
I am know that God knew what Joshua was thinking as He knows what we are thinking today. And God goes on to tell Joshua "Be strong and courageous becuase you will lead these people..." This gives me comfort to know that if God was with Joshua, then He is with me also, as I fulfil the role in which he has placed me in.
Have you ever read scripture that just spoke to your particular situation? has it comforted you?
Just curious!!
Lately I have been feeling like Joshua. Standing on the banks of the Jordan River looking over at the promise land. I believe that God has placed my wife and I here as He did Joshua.
This corps has had great leadership before us. They like Moses have led us here. But know they are gone and we are here. I have been reading alot about Joshua and found that He was appointed by God to continue the leadership that his predecessor Moses had.
So I am feeling a little like Joshua probably would be feeling. How can I possibly compare to the prior leadership. Why are these people going to listen me, the new guy? These are questions that have been running through my mind lately.
I am know that God knew what Joshua was thinking as He knows what we are thinking today. And God goes on to tell Joshua "Be strong and courageous becuase you will lead these people..." This gives me comfort to know that if God was with Joshua, then He is with me also, as I fulfil the role in which he has placed me in.
Have you ever read scripture that just spoke to your particular situation? has it comforted you?
Just curious!!
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Bill,
Joshua 1:9 is one of my all-time favorites. It is hard to follow people who are revered, respected and hold a record of good works. It is not impossible.
You will never be them. You need to be who God has called you to be. Be strong and courageous.
Joshua 1:9 is a great verse. Don't be your predecessors. Be who God has called you to be.
Thanks guys. I really appreciate your input.
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