Devotionals for October 18, 2023
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READ
PSALM 20:7-8
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
8 They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.
JOSHUA 3:3-4
3 giving these instructions to the people: “When you see the Levitical priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord your God, move out from your positions and follow them.
4 Since you have never traveled this way before, they will guide you. Stay about half a mile behind them, keeping a clear distance between you and the Ark. Make sure you don’t come any closer.”
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
8 They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.
JOSHUA 3:3-4
3 giving these instructions to the people: “When you see the Levitical priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord your God, move out from your positions and follow them.
4 Since you have never traveled this way before, they will guide you. Stay about half a mile behind them, keeping a clear distance between you and the Ark. Make sure you don’t come any closer.”
REFLECT
Elijah had the promise of Psalm 20 to encourage him. Chariots and horses were the symbols of power, strength, wealth, and importance of his time. But trust in God is what will always prevail. God will never grow weary. He will never fall. He will never abandon us.
Hundreds of years earlier, Joshua was faced with leading the Israelites through the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) of his time. But his obedience and faithfulness to the promise God made to his people brought confidence. The instructions to follow the Ark of the Covenant were different than the Israelites had the previous 40 years in the desert. If you read the entire chapter, you’ll see how that faith and obedience became a miracle that allowed the Israelites to finally enter the promised land.
Hundreds of years earlier, Joshua was faced with leading the Israelites through the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) of his time. But his obedience and faithfulness to the promise God made to his people brought confidence. The instructions to follow the Ark of the Covenant were different than the Israelites had the previous 40 years in the desert. If you read the entire chapter, you’ll see how that faith and obedience became a miracle that allowed the Israelites to finally enter the promised land.
APPLY
Q: What promises does God have for you today?
Q: As we head into the middle of this week, what FUD do you need to overcome? How are you going to approach it?
Q: Looking at Josua, what does living out a life of confidence in God tell others about His love for them?
Q: As we head into the middle of this week, what FUD do you need to overcome? How are you going to approach it?
Q: Looking at Josua, what does living out a life of confidence in God tell others about His love for them?
SING
PRAY
"Give us today our daily bread."
God, our provider, and our protector, fan the flames of our faith in You. Give us the confidence to approach every challenge, every need, and every setback this week with the power of your promises and overcome them.
God, our provider, and our protector, fan the flames of our faith in You. Give us the confidence to approach every challenge, every need, and every setback this week with the power of your promises and overcome them.