Category: Faith

adapted from a blog by Steve Backlund  ‘Igniting Hope Ministries’

“I wish things were like they used to be.” Most people have felt this when there has been the loss of a person, security, or a good experience. It could be:

• The loss of an important family member or mentor
• The loss of youth
• The loss of confidence in the direction of their nation
• The loss of life as we new it

Joshua knew Moses had died, but it appears he did not accept it. He needed to be jolted out of disappointment and fear by accepting that the “Moses season” was over so he could embrace what God was doing and saying. Concerning this, the first two verses of Joshua chapter one are fascinating.

“After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: ‘Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan’” (Joshua 1:1-2).

God was basically saying, “Joshua, Moses is really dead. You have to move out of denial and arise into your calling and assignment. You must overcome clinging to the past. It is a new day for you that will bring out the greatness in you and those you lead. Continue reading ““Joshua, Moses is Dead””