Do you ever have those moments when things just simply seem to be falling into place? Do you ever have those moments when NOTHING seems to go wrong? Do you ever have those moments when it seems like EVERYTHING you touch turns to gold?
Sounds awesome right?
I think I’ve caught a glimpse of this. I believe there are moments in my life, probably each week, that I see this happening, at least briefly. What an amazing feeling it is. I’d like to figure out how to plant myself there permanently. The problem is this: I’m HUMAN. I tend to make mistakes. I LOVE trying new things. I get EXCITED and want to run to the finish line. It’s crazy.
I’m learning to live somewhere between SAFE and RISK. I am a jump out of the boat kinda guy. I don’t care what the weather is like. I don’t care how far from shore I am. I’M JUMPING IN! Problems occur when I neglect to acknowledge all the others riding in the boat with me. I jump and assume everyone else is jumping with me.
Where’s the PREPARATION?
Where’s the PLANNING?
Where’s the PROVISION?
Thank you, God, for people like Joshua. Thank you, for providing us, for providing ME with biblical examples of leadership. Check this out…
No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:5-9 NLT
Joshua didn’t jump out of the boat, he was PUSHED. It was like BAM! you’re leading My people. BOOM! you’re the man now. I would have been scared out of my mind. I AM scared out of my mind. Here’s what’s interesting, God doesn’t say be scared, He says be STRONG and COURAGEOUS. God actually says do NOT be afraid! He knew there were going to be times when obstacles appeared too big. He knew there were going to be situations when the risk seemed too great. God knew the only chance, the only HOPE for success was found in Him, to trust in Him, to rely upon Him.
So, here we are, back to Joshua. He’s just become the leader of the Israelites. Moses is gone, his glowing face finally laid to rest, and now here’s this young dude thrust into the limelight. Stress much? And here’s where I need to take a page from Joshua’s leadership handbook. He calls a meeting. He opens a line of communication.
Joshua then commanded the officers of Israel,
Joshua 1:10
Then Joshua called together the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
Joshua 1:12
He was fully aware of the people riding in the boat with him. He didn’t jump in and hope they would follow. He shared the plan. He identified the mission. He called his people up alongside him to do it TOGETHER.
WOW! Thank you, God, that Your word is ALIVE still speaks to us centuries later. This doesn’t simply apply to leadership, but relationships, marriages, friendships, business deals, and so much more! Lord, give me a heart like Joshua. Lord, give me wisdom like Solomon.
God’s given you a vision. Who do you need to share it with today?
Sounds awesome right?
I think I’ve caught a glimpse of this. I believe there are moments in my life, probably each week, that I see this happening, at least briefly. What an amazing feeling it is. I’d like to figure out how to plant myself there permanently. The problem is this: I’m HUMAN. I tend to make mistakes. I LOVE trying new things. I get EXCITED and want to run to the finish line. It’s crazy.
I’m learning to live somewhere between SAFE and RISK. I am a jump out of the boat kinda guy. I don’t care what the weather is like. I don’t care how far from shore I am. I’M JUMPING IN! Problems occur when I neglect to acknowledge all the others riding in the boat with me. I jump and assume everyone else is jumping with me.
Where’s the PREPARATION?
Where’s the PLANNING?
Where’s the PROVISION?
Thank you, God, for people like Joshua. Thank you, for providing us, for providing ME with biblical examples of leadership. Check this out…
No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:5-9 NLT
Joshua didn’t jump out of the boat, he was PUSHED. It was like BAM! you’re leading My people. BOOM! you’re the man now. I would have been scared out of my mind. I AM scared out of my mind. Here’s what’s interesting, God doesn’t say be scared, He says be STRONG and COURAGEOUS. God actually says do NOT be afraid! He knew there were going to be times when obstacles appeared too big. He knew there were going to be situations when the risk seemed too great. God knew the only chance, the only HOPE for success was found in Him, to trust in Him, to rely upon Him.
So, here we are, back to Joshua. He’s just become the leader of the Israelites. Moses is gone, his glowing face finally laid to rest, and now here’s this young dude thrust into the limelight. Stress much? And here’s where I need to take a page from Joshua’s leadership handbook. He calls a meeting. He opens a line of communication.
Joshua then commanded the officers of Israel,
Joshua 1:10
Then Joshua called together the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
Joshua 1:12
He was fully aware of the people riding in the boat with him. He didn’t jump in and hope they would follow. He shared the plan. He identified the mission. He called his people up alongside him to do it TOGETHER.
WOW! Thank you, God, that Your word is ALIVE still speaks to us centuries later. This doesn’t simply apply to leadership, but relationships, marriages, friendships, business deals, and so much more! Lord, give me a heart like Joshua. Lord, give me wisdom like Solomon.
God’s given you a vision. Who do you need to share it with today?
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