STRENGTH TO MOVE FORWARD
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THEME:
Strength to move forward when courage feels out of reach
TEXT: JOSHUA 1:1-9
1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant,
2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel.
3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses.
4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun shall be your territory.
5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.
6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.
7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.
8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
OUTCOME-BASED OBJECTIVE
This series shows how God gives strength to His people in every circumstance to do the things that He is calling them to do in light of His redemptive plan.
RATIONALE
Additional context:
This series will feature how God faithfully answered every fearful objection raised by the ten frightened spies and the people in Numbers 13 & Numbers 14 through the promises fulfilled and miracles displayed in the book of Joshua.
RELEVANCE:
This series can speak into to the emotional and mental struggles many face today as we relate it to the fear declarations stated by the Israelites in Numbers 13-14:
"The enemy is too strong, we are weak." (Fear and Feelings of Inadequacy) - When the whispers of our inadequacy are many and fear cripples us to move - His presence gives us courage to take the next step
"Their cities are fortified and large." (Feeling Overwhelmed) - When life piles on more than you can manage and the pressure makes us unsure where to start or how to keep going, we'll learn trust in God's strength when our own is not enough.
"Why did God bring us to this land to die?" (Failure) - When our mistakes speak louder than our progress, like the defeat at Ai, we'll see how God brings redemption and restoration, even
"The land devours its inhabitants... there are giants." (Not Finishing) - In a world where quitting is always an easier choice, let us learn from Joshua when the conquest came to a close so we'll be encouraged to stay faithful, focused, and grounded in God's promises until the very end.
These are not just psychological experiences; they are spiritual battles that affect how we live, lead, and follow God. As we journey through key moments in Joshua's life and leadership, we will see how God faithfully met him and the people of Israel and see how we too can receive strength in these emotional and mental struggles.
DIRECTION:
Joshua had a huge task of filling in the shoes of Moses and leading God's people in conquering the Promised Land that he felt inadequate to do.
But God's Promise of His Presence strengthened Joshua to take on what's intimidating to him.
God's presence is our source of courage as we move forward.
INTRODUCTION
We are on our new series entitled “Called to Courage”
This series ay tungko sa Diyos na \:
nagbibigay ng kalakasan sa atin
upang mafulfill ang kanyang purpose sa atin
sa kabila ng mga pagsubok na kakaharapin natin.
Sino ang minsan naghihina sa buhay pananampalataya?
Sa buhay may mga pagkakataon na manghihina tayo, dahil sa mga pagsubok,
How can we face the storms of life when God has called us to courage?
Lets look at the book of joshua, let’s find out how to have:
Strenghts to move forward
in the midst of storms of life.
WORD
Joshua 1:1–2 “1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel.”
God commissions Joshua to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land following the death of Moses.
STORY:
Nung buhay pa si Moses, Sya ang ginamit na God para Palayain sa pang aalipin sa Egypt ang mga Israelita.
Goal: From Slavery of Egypt to Freedom in Abundance sa Promised land
Ang Layo: 2 weeks.
Numbers 13 May inutusan si Moses to Spy the Land, -Spies boy (BTS)
After 40 days ng pang sspies. nagreport
Numbers 13:28 “28 However, the people who dwell in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large. And besides, we saw the descendants of Anak there.”
yung mga nakatira: Malalakas,
Cities: Contractor at engineer Nila, magagaling, hindi substandard and gamit.
Descedants of Anak: Great And Tall (Anak pa lang yon)
REPORT:
10 Spies: FEAR
2 Spies (Caleb and Joshua): FAITH (Numbers 14:8 “8 If the Lord delights in us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey.”
RESULT: 40 - years of wandering. (namatay lahat ng 1 generation)
Ang Natira na lang sa Caleb at JOshua.
Even si Moses who’s a Picture of Hope, Patay na.
YUng leader at yung Hope na inaaasahan nila na magtatawid sa kanila sa promised land ay namatay,
May namatay na bang Hope sayo this season.
yung Negosyo, Nalugi
Yung Board Exam, Bar Exam - Bagsak
Single people (hoping na maging in a relataionship sa 2026, From Hope no Nope)
Parents (yung mga anak nyo na pinag Aaral, bigla nabuntis ng hindi kasal)
Students (Nawalan ng trabaho parents mo, di mo alam kung san kukiuha ng pangtuiotion next sem)
WORST
nawala kung kelan kailangan kailangan
nawala si Moses sa picture, kung kelan tatawid na sila sa Jordan
that time sobrang maalon ang tubig ng JOrdan
parang wrong timing ka Lord,
THEREFORE, ARISE
To Get up, Stand up
Maybe season there are things that caused you to fall.
God is saying to you, it is time to Arise,
It’s a call to move forward.
HOW CAN WE HAVE STREGHT TO MOVE FORWARD?
REMEMBER GOD’S PROMISE
Joshua 1:3 “3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses.”
Spoken already sa Deuteronomy (second law)
May pangako si Lord, but are you willing to claim that promise
hindi nakakalimot si Lord sa mga pangako nya.
Joshua 1:4 “4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun shall be your territory.”
LEBANON
Well known for evergreen trees,
Maraming Natural resources
EUPHRATES
The Primary water source of some of the most important early Civilization in world History
Survive
LAND OF HITTITES
Land of native canaanites (promised land, were occupied by the caanites that time)
GREAT SEA
The Mediterranean sea
Good for Trading
kapag malapit sa Sea, mabilis magdevelop ang country (EX EHPHESUS, port City) (mas mabilis ang trasporation kesa land)
ITO YUNG WALA SA MGA ISRAELITA, (sila ay slaves, no one, poor, wilderness)
ITO yung gusto ibigay sa kanila ni LOrd.
A developed country,
a prosperous nation
powerful kingdom
connection to all of us
God knows what promises to give,
SI LORD, HINDI LANG BASTA MAGBIBIGAY NG PANGAKO,
Kasama sa pangako ng Panginoon ay mga bagay na makakabuti sayo.
PROBLEM:
Sometimes the reason why do not have the strength to more forward, Hindi dahil pagod tayo,
Kundi dahil hindi ka solf our sa mga pangako ng panginoon.
Tayo mismo may trust issue kay LORD
MAHAL KA NI LORD, THAT’S Why you can HOLD on to His Promises.
RECOGNIZE GOD’S PRESENSE
Joshua 1:5–6 “5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. 6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.”
God reassures Joshua of His constant presence
God's presence boosts our confidence and courage to move forward.
Iba kapag alam mo na may back up ka!!
It illustrates that God is committed to His people, providing assurance and support in every situation.
We may not know what lies ahead, but we can be certain that storms will come. The Bible does not promise a storm-free life, but it promises the presence of God in every storm.
READ GOD’S PRECEPT
Joshua 1:7 “7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.”
Strength and Courage doesnt come from our energy or enthusiam,
Energetic Magworship?
I’ll Go, I’ll Went, I’ll Gone.
Kahit gaano ka kaenergetic magworship, Hindi ka magiging malakas at matapant.
But BY Being Careful to do according
BEING CAREFUL
Watch over, guard. (mga bagay na may value)
Huwag mong hayaan na manakaw ng enemy, or ng takot ang salita ng panginoon.
TO Observe: to CONFORM
sumunod / makibagay / umayon sa isang standard o pattern.
Ikaw ang susunod sa Salita ng panginoon. (hindi baliktad)
Minsan ikaw nagpapasunod sa Panginoon,
Manliligaw, Fav Verses: David Verses Goliath.
Do not turn to right or to the left.
Do it with compromise or deviation.
Joshua 1:8 “8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
Meditate
in today’s World TO meditate is to emptying the mind (Yoga)
In The Bible: To Meditate is to FiLL the mind, with the word of God.
Kapag may problema, na hindi filled ang mind ng Word.
Matulala, o Mapaulala.
Joshua 1:9 “9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.””
As we move forward
Be Strong and Courageous,
Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed,
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
GOd is our Immanuel. _ God is with us.
The fullest expression of God’s Immanuel
When He gave His son our Lord Jesus.
He Dwelt among us.
He entered to our suffeing
and He gave His Life.
to Die on CROSS
COMMUNION!
