"The Making of the Man"
Joshua 1:1-2
*Theologians tell us that Joshua is about 90 years old when he begins to lead Israel.
I. Joshua's training included learning to follow instructions . (Exodus 17:9)
In order to be a man of God, one must be willing to take instructions from God
and follow them.
One must
earn the right to be a leader by being a good follower.
Joshua followed instructions.
II.
Joshua's training included learning patience . (Exodus 24:13-18)
Joshua set by and waited on the Lord. He showed and learned patience through this.
*Hebrews 12:1 and *James 1:3-4 -- Patience & Endurance. This is not giving up.
When you start something, then finish it. Wait patiently and learn to endure.
III. Joshua's training included learning to be alone with God . (Exodus 33:8-11)
*Mark
6:46 and *Matthew 26:39 -- We are all too busy. Do we take time to be alone with
God?
We must take alone with God and learn to do it daily.
IV.
Joshua's training included learning to trust God's provision
. (Numbers 14:6-9)
If you are in Christ, then Christ is our provision. Learn to rest in God's
provision.
V.
Joshua's training included learning to trust God's
protection . (Numbers 14:10-38; 10:35-38)
Only 2 of the original got to go into the Promised Land. The others did not
trust in God.
10 died because they did not trust in God's provision and God's protection.
GOD ALWAYS PREVAILS!
VI.
Joshua's training included accepting God's charge .
(Number 27:18-19)
This is a very big responsibility.
*Matthew 26:39, 42, 44 -- Like a spotlight; not ready to hear the murmuring of the people.
VII.
Joshua's training culminated in being God's Man .
*Joshua 1:1-2 -- Joshua was God's Man and he was allowed to take the people into
the Promise
Land.