I Wish Somebody Would Move

There is an old saying,” birds of feather flock together”. Essentially, you can become or be assimilated to the people, places, and personal objects that are constant in your life. In the book of Joshua chapter 1, God gives instruction and order to Joshua for the Israelites to redeem the promise. In Joshua 1:3, God says, “I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses”. What I thought most interesting is that God did not give them the land where they were, but instructed them that every place your foot steps is yours. Consequently, meaning if the children of Israel would have never moved physically into the promise land, the children of Israel would have still been wondering in the desert. If God has ordained a promise over your life, understand that it is you that have to move physically in the direction toward the promise. The way has been made, but you have to physically walk through it. In verse 6 of Joshua chapter 1, God instructs Joshua,” to be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people”. The strongest person in or around your promise has to be YOU. Strong refers to your character and how well you will handle adversity. When trials come to stumble, derail, or slow your motion toward your promise, you have to be strong and not willing to wilt under pressure. A key to being strong in character is understanding that everyone does not want to see you accomplish your promise and purpose in life. In fact verse 7 of Joshua chapter 1 suggests that you be VERY strong and courageous. Develop a character about yourself that exudes determination and passion, as well as low-tolerance for ignorant and hating people. The second part of this verse suggests that you be courageous too. Courageousness is a trait often related to risk taking. When moving into your promise, there are some risks that will need to be taken and you cannot be scared. The risks can seem like either success or failure, but remember you are walking into your promise by something called Faith. Know that Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen. Being courageous in walking toward your promise, means you will go places where you may not be accepted, or speak with people that others wonder how are you able to get to speak with that person, and you have not done as much as they have. That’s around the time you remember the small things from the bible, “Favor aint Fair”. Ultimately, a string character and a courageous attitude are vital necessities for achieving your promise. Finally, Joshua 1:18 say, “Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey your words, whatever you may command them will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!” I believe God knew that some people would try to distract others from walking or making that initial step into the promise land. So God instructs Joshua, put these people to death. I am not suggesting that anyone around you that is hindering you from accomplishing your promise should be put to death. I am suggesting that the people, places, and personal objects in your life that are holding you from moving forward in your promise should be put away permanently. The reason is simple; eventually the people, places, or personal objects will have a greater effect over your life than the Word of God. When people, places, and personal objects have a greater voice and influence over you than God’s Word, then we find the first commandment broken,”Thou shall have no other gods before me”. Also, keep this in mind if you are afraid to accomplish your promise in God, essentially you become a potential danger to hindering someone else from accomplishing their promise. So I say this to encourage you as always, now is the time to step in the direction toward your promise. Move with a character of strength; be strong, and courageous in all what God has promised in your life.