MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL
Devotion for Wednesday July 8,
2020
Topic: Assured Solidarity
Text: Joshua 1:16 – 18
Usually,
when God is at the centre of any movement, it easily receives solidarity and
support of the people. There is no need to coax or intimidate people into doing
what is right and appropriate. This was the case here in our bible passage for
the day.
The
people of Israel after hearing the message from Joshua were moved in their
hearts which led to their response in bible reading for today. They agreed to
obey Joshua. Their response was that whatever you command us to do, we will
readily do, without murmuring or disputing. Again wherever you send us, we will
go. These were assuring words to Joshua as he takes over the mantle of
leadership from Moses.
They
promised Joshua obedience (Joshua 1:16), they prayed for God’s presence with
him (Joshua 1:17), they pass an act to make it death penalty for any Israelite to
disobey Joshua's orders, or rebel against his commandment and they inspired him
to go on with cheerfulness in the work to which God had called him; and, in
desiring that, he should be strong and of good courage as God admonished him
earlier.
How
much solidarity do you give to your leaders, your pastors and teachers of the
gospel? Do you support their motions for evangelism, revival, etc. in church
meetings or you are there to oppose every move whether good or bad simply
because you don’t love the Pastor? The work of God cannot progress where there are
rancor and disagreement. We should always work as a team for that is the desire
of God (John 17:11, 22)
Food for Thought: How much solidarity do you give to your leaders in the society and
the church?
Memory verse: Joshua 1:16
Prayer:
Lord God, may I never be a clog in the wheel of progress in your church in
Jesus name.
