“No
man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I have
been with Moses, I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you. Be
strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land
which I swore to their fathers to give them” (Joshua 1:5,6 NASB).
What an amazing promise God gave to Joshua,
“No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life.” In other
words, all opposition against Joshua will be shut down. This doesn’t mean that
people will not try to stand in opposition. It means they will not be
successful in their futile efforts.
Why was Joshua such a successful leader?
Was it his charisma, charm, or character? No, it was the hand of God on his
life. God told Joshua in verse five, “I will be with you,” and “I will not fail
you.” Then again in verse nine God told Joshua, “Have I not commanded you? Be
strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is
with you wherever you go.”
Our success is not found in our abilities;
rather, in God’s hand of anointing. God called Joshua to lead the nation of
Israel into an impossible situation. Left to his own abilities Joshua would
have led the people to a sure demise. However, the Word of God is clear; there
is nothing impossible for God. Joshua was successful only because God gave him
success. Likewise, our success is only found in God’s hand on our lives.
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