DAY 1:

SCRIPTURE:

Joshua 1:8-9 “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.”

DEVOTIONAL:

Joshua was God’s follow-up to Moses. I can’t imagine attempting to fill those shoes. Talk about leadership succession.

This passage uses words like, success, prosperous and courageous. I love those kinds of power words. I want these words spoken over my life!

What transformed me: The moment I took hold of three basic truths that God spoke over Joshua I was changed. Before the words “success” and “prosper” came three kingdom ideas:

1. Articulate: I find it particularly powerful to speak the commands of God over my life. I speak to myself, I speak to my family and I speak to my church. Words release life — that’s power! I have a series of thirteen “I am” statements I read every day and it makes a difference!

2. Meditate: The second point of God’s command is to meditate. Meditation is a distant idea for our western mind. We are too busy, and we have no margin in life to slow down and think, ponder, and pray over God’s Word—but it is essential. I have claimed meditation as a foundational stone in my life; one that I will not compromise.

3. Activate: It seems simple and obvious, but “doing” releases the blessing. The fuse is lit when you do. Doing takes 100% faith and trust – the two places we grow most.

What are your “I am” statements? How often do you meditate? What are you doing to activate your faith and step out in radical trust?