Category Archives: The blessing of God in His child’s life (OT book of Joshua)

Today’s post, based on Joshua 2:1-5, concludes a series of posts based in the Old Testament book of Joshua, centering on the theme “Entering into the place of God’s blessing.” We will consider Rahab and learn from her life that … Continue reading →

In last week’s post, it was stated that God’s will for the twelve tribes of Israel to cross the Jordan River into the land of Canaan.  Two and one-half tribes decided that they wanted to remain on the east side … Continue reading →

My last post revolved around Joshua’s peace treaty with the Gibeonites (Joshua 9).  Unlike previous times, Joshua did not seek God’s will about the Gibeonites; instead, he depended upon human knowledge, wisdom and judgment.  God’s children must give themselves to … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago, in my last post, it was stated that sin affects more than just the person who commits it.  Others are not only affected by our sin, they are influenced by our attitudes, desires and behavior. … Continue reading →

In last week’s post, it was gleaned from Joshua six, the battle of Jericho, that God’s ways are best; and when God’s ways are trusted and obeyed, His blessing is upon them who obey.  God always leads His children through … Continue reading →

In last week’s post (Joshua 5:1-15), it was stated that God’s owns His children because He purchased them with the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, and therefore has the right and authority to tell His children how to live.  … Continue reading →

In my last post, it was stated that the crossing of the Jordan River that God’s Word is your guide and strength for every circumstance and situation of life.  No matter how difficult life can be, God’s child can enter … Continue reading →

Up to this point in Joshua, my posts have been to prepare the child of God for entering into the place of God’s blessing.  Beginning with today’s post, my focus shifts to chapters three and four—the crossing of the Jordan … Continue reading →

In last week’s post, it was declared that success stems from our adherence to God’s Word.  God’s Word is the sole food which sustains us in all of life’s events, situations and challenges.  As we meditate on God’s Word, we … Continue reading →

Last week, I began a series of postings in the Old Testament book Joshua.  It was stated that God’s Word uses Israel’s entrance into Canaan as an illustration of a child of God’s entrance into God’s blessing (I Corinthians 10:1-5; … Continue reading →