Joshua had lived a long life. He had been with Moses while the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. He had been Moses’ successor to lead the children of Israel across the Jordan to occupy the Promised Land.
And in all that time, Joshua learned one thing for sure.
God keeps his promises. When he says something will happen, it will happen. And it will happen without fail.
That’s exactly how we got a Savior named Jesus. And it’s also how we received forgiveness, spiritual life and eternal salvation.
Kept promises. Just like the ones God made to Joshua — and later kept — when he led the Israelites across the Jordan into a land flowing with milk and honey.
“Now I am about to go the way of all the earth. You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed” (Joshua 23:14, NIV).
Our Bible reading for Sunday, May 3, is Joshua 23:1 – 24:33, John 3:22-36 and Psalm 55:12-23.
Lord, thank you for making promises to me. And thank you for fulfilling all the promises you have made. I especially thank you for the promise of a Savior, and the perfect fulfillment of that promise in Jesus, your Son, my Savior.
Header image based on "Jordan River" by Bill Rice, CC By 2.0
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Our Bible reading for Sunday, May 3, is Joshua 23:1 – 24:33, John 3:22-36 and Psalm 55:12-23.
For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them. (John 3:34-36 NIV)
As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. (Psalm 55:16-17 NIV)
Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to us here on earth. We are sinners and I am the worst of them all. Father not a moment goes by that I don’t need your grace. I am weak, you are my strength and my hope. I cry out to you Lord and humbly ask you to forgive me for all the evil I do in your sight. I know you hear me and that brings me peace and gives me the hope in your promise to enjoy another day. Father if it’s your will help others to know your peace. Help them enjoy everyday in their walk with Jesus.
~Paul Montenieri
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