JOSHUA 11: GET UP AND FINISH THE WORK!

I’ve noticed a tendency in many people to BEGIN STRONG, BEGIN IN A BIG WAY and when the going gets tough, difficult or there becomes some obstacles in the way – they quit, stop or give up.  Life isn’t easy.  Jesus never promised us that once we get saved that all would be a “bed of roses” and that there would be no problems, that the devil wouldn’t come against us, that there would be no bumps in life.  ON THE CONTRARY!!!  Jesus warned us that our adversary the devil, roams about seeking whom he may devour. He told us that the thief comes not but for to steal, kill and destroy.  Jesus clearly said “in this life you will have tribulation”.     So why are we surprised when we must face something that is bigger than ourselves?  Why do we tend to GIVE UP? QUIT?   We gripe and complain, “It’s not fair”, “It’s too hard”, “It’s not going to work”, and then just quit BEFORE the work GETS DONE!         YOU don’t work for yourself – you work for JESUS…HE DECIDES WHEN IT’S QUITTING TIME!!

In chapter 11 it seems that 80 year old Joshua should have been tired by now but he work up to another day of battles.   This “MESS” should have been tackled by Moses but he “blew it” by not listening to God so now Joshua is here to “finish the job”.   In verse 15 God’s Word says: “Just as the Lord had commanded His servant Moses, Moses commanded Joshua.  THAT IS WHAT JOSHUA DID, LEAVING NOTHING UNDONE OF ALL THAT THE LORD HAD COMMANDED MOSES.”.   WOW!   Joshua took on Moses mantle of leadership and GOT THE JOB DONE!   He didn’t quit, He didn’t stop, He didn’t run, hide and pout!!!      CHILD OF GOD – WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!!!

GET UP, STAND UP and FINISH THE JOB in the POWER OF JESUS!!    STOP whining – STOP complaining – DO WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN CALLED TO DO!!!

Pastor James