HIS PART AND OUR PART

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS

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His Part and Our Part

Read:  Joshua 1:1-9

Arise, go over this Jordan….I will not leave you 

nor forsake you.  Joshua 1:2, 5

Whenever the Lord assigns us a difficult task, He gives us what we need to carry it out.  John Wesley wrote, “Among the many difficulties of our early ministry, my brother Charles often said, ‘If the Lord would give me wings, I’d fly.’ I used to answer, ‘If God bids me fly, I will trust Him for the wings.’”

Today’s Scripture tells us that Joshua was thrust into a position of great responsibility.  No doubt the enormity of the challenge before him made him tremble with fear.  How could he ever follow such a great leader as Moses?  In his own strength it would be impossible to lead the people into the Promise Land.  But along with the marching orders, the Lord gave him an assuring promise:  “I will not leave you nor forsake you” (Joshua 1:5).  Then He said, “Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (v.9).  Such reassurances were the backing Joshua needed.

If God has given you some special work to do that frightens you, it’s your responsibility to jump at it.  It’s up to the Lord to see you through.  As you faithfully do your part, He will do His part.              RDH

I’ll go where You want me to go, dear Lord,

O’er mountain or plain or sea;

I’ll say what You want me to say, dear Lord,

I’ll be what You want me to be. -Brown

Where God guides, God provides