Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Moses, my servant is dead.
The end of an era
The finality of death
God is in control
The death of Moses did not mean the end of Plan of God for His people.
New frontiers ahead for us:
Haiti Trip March 4-18
2 more, possibly three in the making this year. I believe we are going to see that church building completed.
Nazarene Cafe on Valentines Weekend
Live Streaming our services soon.
The equipment is in and ready.
This means that people all around the country and the world will be able to watch our Sunday Morning Worship Service Live on their computers, laptops, iPads, iPhones and Smart TVs
Homeless Ministry
Psalm 1:6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous
How do we go into 2016?
On our knees!
Psalm 3:3-4
1. Pray!
Part of preparation for the crossing of the Jordan River into conquest of the land was consecration.
Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Prayer in our Bible Studies
Reviving our once a month prayer meetings on Sunday Evenings at the parsonage beginning next week with Haiti.
Prayer in your personal times: We prayed for over the church financial situation this past year and God answered and did immeaurably more than we could have imagined. He is taking care of this building and two churches!
Prayer when you are together for the church and its work.
2. Be strong in the Word
This particular Word this morning. 1.2
Joshua 1:2-3 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel. Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses.
It is for the nation/ church
It is for each individual like it was for Joshua who makes up the Body of Christ.
*Moses, My servant is dead.
We faced the death of dear Roseanne this past year.
We are facing the soon departure of Bob Pawson.
Some have faced it personally.
I remember an encouraging note when I lost my Dad from Jay Bergers. It was appropriate that he went to be with the LORD at this time. Now i the time to allow our faith shine. Last evening with Helen and her family. Margot encouraging me to go back.
Now is the time to apply the Book of Joshua, to claim its promises!
The whole counsel of God.
Acts 20:27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.
Now...
Get ready
3. Let Go
Of
doubts
past failures
past ways of doing things
vs.6,7,9 Be strong and courageous
We have never passed this way before.
There will be obstacles that can only be overcome through prayer.
Romans 4:18-21 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
Only one letter and an apostrophe between Let Go and Let's Go but it is huge!
Let's Go!
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