“This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:8-9 (NASB)
Our verses today are found in the Book of Joshua. Joshua, had
served God and Moses since the people of Israel left Egypt. He is now their
God-appointed commander. Moses has died before entering the Promised Land. Only
Joshua and Caleb are alive among the adults who left Egypt. Today’s verse
references Scripture ad “This book of the law;” specifically Genesis through Deuteronomy,
written by Moses. God instructs His people by instructing Joshua to never
forsake Scriptures but to meditate on it. To read with thoughtfulness, to linger
over God’s Word. Scripture has always been the main spiritual food of those who
served Him, This is emphasized in Job 23:12; Psalm 1:1–3; Jeremiah 15:16; and
by Jesus in John 4:34. The promise of God’s blessing comes with the great
responsibility God gave Joshua; prosperous … success. The principle here is
central to all spiritual effort and enterprise, namely the deep understanding
and application of Scripture at all times. It is based upon the promise in
Joshua 1:9: the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Let’s trust this
promise today, God is with us if we have believed by faith in His Word.
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