Title: The People's Response/Joshua 1:16-18
Content 3. The people's response
1. They answered Joshua and said, "(Verse 16), They were dissatisfied with Joshua's instructions.
there was no They prepared their hearts to do exactly what Joshua commanded. That
And they express two commitments.
(1) Whatever you command, we will do.
(2) “Where you send us we will go” (v. 16).
This is an amazing show of obedience. If you tell me to do it, do it, and if you say go, go there which is this
It is an amazing attitude of grace that cannot be found anywhere else. This is what God's people should have
What kind of outcome may be encountered in the war. Yet they said, “It will all be done, and we will go
This is an amazing obedience and an expression of loyalty.
This shows a quick stance. They never asked for a chance to think.
They didn't even ask about the circumstances when they went there.
They didn't even think about the consequences of going there.
They had no calculation of the gains and losses they would gain in this war.
They only said, "We will do it, we will go." Totally agree and amazing
It is an expression of loyalty.
We have to learn a lot from such an attitude. When Israel heard Joshua's words, so did
This one thing shows that we must listen to Christ our Captain and do the same.
They said, “I will obey you in everything as I obeyed Moses” (Joshua 1:17).
It shows the unchanging appearance of the person. A servant of God is a man of God. to the servant of God
Obedience should be a basic element in our religious life.
2. There is their prayer
“I want to be with you” (verse 17). This is the loyalty the people showed to their leaders.
it's a bad attitude Prayer is the most wonderful gift. They prayed for Joshua.
There is no more wonderful prayer than a prayer for God's presence. When Peter was in prison
“Many gathered together and prayed” (Acts 12:12) At that time, under the guidance of God, Peter was released from prison.
it happened There is no greater and greater power in history than prayer.
They prayed for their leader Joshua. "I want one." It is an image of earnest prayer.
3. They have a determination
“I shall be put to death” (v. 18). This shows the most determined stance.
(1) Anyone
(2) disobeying your orders
(3) Those who do not heed the commandments will be put to death.
This determination reveals the true meaning of their hearts. The will to die is the most decisive. these
He said that anyone who disobeys Joshua's instructions will be put to death.
All. This declaration shows their unwavering loyalty to Joshua and not Moses. Joshua
You know the new leader. He was weak in every way compared to Moses. They are loyal to Joshua
promised.
4. Here's Their Advice
“But be strong and courageous” (verse 18).
Joshua listened to this advice. Get advice like this from those you should lead.
What were Joshua's thoughts when he was young?
Not to strengthen the body, but to strengthen the mind. The prayers of the people like this
Needless to say, it touched Joshua's heart. Prayer is what pleases God's will
However, there must have been joy in Joshua's heart when he heard that prayer.
The greatest power is the prayers of God's people. The leader of Israel was such a people's flag.
Because of this, it also reveals amazing abilities.
What strengthens the mind is the attitude toward oneself, and the courageous one is the attitude toward others.
This is the amazing power that comes from prayer. They want their leaders to be just like him.
prayed.