What Would You Have Me Do Lord Jesus? Joshua 1:1-9 Wednesday Evening By Pastor Jon Jon Manarang Joshua 1:1-9 Wednesday Evening August 30, 2017

Joshua 1:1-9 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, saying: 2 "Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them--the children of Israel. 3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses.

 4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory. 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. 6 Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.

 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

9 Have I not commanded you 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."  

LESSONS WE CAN LEARN IN THE LIFE OF JOSHUA THAT JESUS HAVE YOU DO    

1. Joshua first became a servant. THEODORE H. EPP quote, 40 yrs 1. Joshua first became a servant. THEODORE H. EPP quote, 40 yrs. of Joshua life spent as a slave in Egypt, the foundation of his spiritual life was laid. A servant to the Pharoah and also a servant to God, he was born in slavery. It was in this capacity he learn obedience and submission. Hardness from taskmaster".

Mark 9:35 " And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” (ESV)

Matthew 20:28 "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many." (NLT)

Jesus Wants You To Be A Servant First! You Must Serve In The Kingdom Of God!

2. Joshua was a disciple. He must have learned much from Moses, his trusted counselor (mentor) about the ways of God and difficulties in leading the people. To become a leader, you must first become disciple.  

Disciple literally means "follower" or a "learner“ Another answer: The literal meaning of the word "disciple" as used in the New Testament (Greek mathetes) is, "learner; pupil.".  

John 8:31-32 “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed;" (KJV)  

Jesus Wants You To Be Patient And Be A Disciple Of Christ!

3. Joshua was witness in and out of Egypt 3. Joshua was witness in and out of Egypt. He had  experienced and seen the ten plague judgment, the first Passover, the miraculous red sea crossing, the supernatural signs (judgment)during Israel's journey and more.

Acts 1:8 " But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (NIV)    

Jesus Wants You To Be A Witness In And Out Of The Church!!

4. Joshua was a WARRIOR AND SOLDIER FOR GOD 4. Joshua  was a WARRIOR AND SOLDIER FOR GOD. He was Moses' military leader and battles against the Amelikites

Exodus 17:10-13 We don't battle physically like Joshua but we do battle with our fleshly desire or with our  sinful nature. Most of the time our flesh interferes with things of the Spirit. As Apostle Paul said,“ That I may die (flesh desires ) daily and live a life pleasing to God". We have a fleshly desires to conquer and we can conquer it through prayer.

Galatians 5:16 [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

Ephesians 6:18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,  

Philippians 4:6-7  do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  

Don’t pray when you feel like it Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees. ~ Corrie Ten Boom ~  

Jesus Wants You To Battle In Prayer!

5. Joshua valued God's word and his devotion to Him 5. Joshua valued God's word and his devotion to Him. God's instruction,“ Do not let the Book of the Law depart from your mouth and meditate on it day and night. "Joshua 1:8. Joshua demonstrated an intense devotion and heart for God by often staying for a long time in the presence of the Lord. He was a man who treasured God's Presence. (Exodus 33:11)

"If you love me, obey my commandments." (NLT) John 14:15   "If you love me, obey my commandments." (NLT)  

2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (KJV)  

Jesus Wants You To Obey His Words!  

6. Joshua is a man "in whom is the Spirit".   

 Numbers 27:18   “And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;”  (KJV)  

Deuteronomy 34:9 And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses. (KJV)  

Jesus Wants You To Be Filled In The Spirit At All Times!

Ephesians 5:18 "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;”  (KJV)