Day 81

Deuteronomy 33-34; Joshua 1-2.  “Leadership Transitions”

         “Moses, the man of God” (Dt. 33:1).  “Moses, the servant of the LORD” (34:5).  “Israel mourned 30 days for Moses” (34:8).  “There has never been another prophet like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face” (34:10).  “The LORD sent Moses to perform all the miraculous signs and wonders in the land of Egypt against Pharaoh” (34:11).  “It was through Moses that the LORD demonstrated his mighty power and terrifying acts” (34:12).
         Joshua must have realized the enormity of the position handed over to him after the death of Moses.  Perhaps at times he thought, “This is a tough act to follow.”
         I believe some of this is apparent as you read the first nine verses of Joshua after he has taken his new position of leadership.  It is filled with words of encouragement from the LORD.
         Joshua was prepared.  He had been Moses’ personal aide for 40 years.  He was one of only two living eyewitnesses to everything surrounding the exodus from Egypt.  He always had a great confidence in God’s ability to accomplish what He said.  And, God had appointed Joshua. 

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?