January 31
When Moses was gone and Joshua assumed the leadership role in the Israelite camp as they proceeded from their captivity in Egypt to their new home in the land God had promised to them, Joshua found himself in the unenviable situation that many new leaders do when it is their lot to follow one who has been extremely charismatic and popular with the people being led.
God had allowed Moses to be a commanding presence among the children of Israel. To step into his sandals would require an extraordinary manifestation of the presence and power of God with Joshua if he were to successfully assume Moses’ position. We often find ourselves in need of God’s power to be in evidence when we’re performing an errand to which He’s called us.
The Almighty who had placed His hand upon Joshua and singled him out to lead His people knew this and assured Joshua he need have no apprehension about being unable to wear the mantle that was being placed upon him. Joshua told the people to be prepared to witness a miracle that would affirm God’s choice of him as their leader. If a miracle is necessary, He will perform one for us, too.
In Joshua 3:15, 16, we see the fulfillment of what Joshua said would happen: “As soon as their feet touched the edge of the water of the Jordan River to cross, the flowing water stood still and rose up in a mass!” Every eye beheld the phenomenon that Joshua said the Lord would do to confirm him as their new leader. We, too, can confidently expect Him to affirm His word to us.
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