“And We Sailed On...”

Endurance commended as a virtue for God’s people

commended as a virtue for God’s people

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English Standard Version Chapter 1

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.”

Galatians 6:9 ESV

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

English Standard Version Chapter 6

9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

English Standard Version Chapter 6

9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

“And We Sailed On...”

Me

I’m often concerned with the lack of commitment I see in this generation.

I say that, not as an indictment, but as a concern for the longevity of the faith.

I’m concerned because there are certain traits that are transferrable to other areas of our lives.

I have found that if a person is lazy in one area of their lives, that usually translates to other areas.

Endurance commended as a virtue for God’s people

Joshua was leading a people who had to come through some things.

The current generation was a generation who had walked through an unbelieving generation.

Ø I came across some excerpts from the Diary of Christopher Columbus, “Diario of Christopher Columbus’ First Voyage to America”, written by Bartolome de las Casas.

I came across some excerpts from the Diary of Christopher Columbus, “Diario of Christopher Columbus’ First Voyage to America”, written by Bartolome de las Casas.

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Ø It is an interesting account of the journey of the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria from Spain to what he thought to be the Indies.

It is an interesting account of the journey of the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria from Spain to what he thought to be the Indies.

The first entry in his journal was made on the day of his departure,

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Friday, August 3, 1492:

We departed Friday the third day of August of the year 1492 from the bar of Saltes at the eighth hour. We went south with a strong sea breeze 60 miles, which is 15 leagues, until sunset; afterward to the southwest and south by west, which was the route for the Canaries.

Saturday, August 4: They went southwest by south.

Sunday, August 5: They went on their way and between day and night made more than 40 leagues.

Monday, August 6: The rudder of the Pinta broke and the men began to quarrel and argue. Finally, they made between day and night 29 leagues!

Tuesday, August 7: The rudder again jumped its fastenings, but this day we traveled 25 leagues.

Wednesday, August 8: We would have liked to go to Gran Canaria to leave the badly damaged Pinta, because she leaked badly and had a damaged rudder. We were not able to reach it that day!

Thursday, August 9: We reached Gran Canaria and fixed the ship!

In spite of adverse circumstances and repeated problems, they sailed on!

On September 7, the diary states “All of Friday and on Saturday until the third hour of night we were in very light winds.” Not much happening!

Saturday, September 8: At the third hour of night on Saturday it commenced to blow from the northeast and he took his course and his route to the west. He took much water over the bow, which hindered his way, and he made that day and night only nine leagues. But, on this day we sailed on!

Thursday, September 13: That day and night, going on their course, which was west, they made 33 leagues. The currents were against him…..but on this day we sailed on.

Saturday, September 15: “They sailed that day and night 27 leagues and a few more on their route west. And on this night, at the beginning of it, they saw a marvelous branch of fire fall from the sky into the sea, distant from them four or five leagues.

Monday, September 17: He sailed on his route west and made, day and night, somewhat more than 50 leagues. The current was helping them.

Friday, September 21: That day was mostly calm and later some wind. They made between day and night no more than 13 leagues, some of it on course and some not. But, this day we sailed on!

On Wednesday, September 26 they thought they saw land and spent an entire day sailing toward it only to discover that it was sky. But, this day they sailed on!

Faithlife Study Bible Chapter 1

Joshua

Joshua is first mentioned in the OT when Moses appoints him to command the Israelite army in the battle against the Amalekites (Exod 17:8–13). Joshua is regularly identified as Moses’ servant in the sense of an executive officer or aide-de-camp (Exod 24:13; 33:11; Num 11:28). Moses formally identifies Joshua as his successor to lead the Israelites in Num 27:18–20.

The Teacher’s Commentary 22: Josh. 1–8—Victory Principles

But leadership demands more than character and experience. This first chapter of the book bearing Joshua’s name makes it clear that the leader’s relationship with God is crucial. Joshua had basic spiritual resources that are ours as well. How Joshua used the divine resources would make the difference between victory and defeat. What were his resources?

(1) Joshua had a promise in God’s stated purpose. “I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised David” (Josh. 1:3). God’s announced purpose was to give Israel the Promised Land.

(2) Joshua had the promise of God’s presence. “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you or forsake you” (v. 5). God had committed Himself to be with His servant and to take on Himself the burden of bringing success.

(3) Joshua had the promise of God’s faithfulness. “You will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them” (v. 6). God had committed Himself to a cause, and He would not let His promise fail.

The Teacher’s Commentary 22: Josh. 1–8—Victory Principles

But leadership demands more than character and experience. This first chapter of the book bearing Joshua’s name makes it clear that the leader’s relationship with God is crucial. Joshua had basic spiritual resources that are ours as well. How Joshua used the divine resources would make the difference between victory and defeat. What were his resources?

(1) Joshua had a promise in God’s stated purpose. “I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised David” (Josh. 1:3). God’s announced purpose was to give Israel the Promised Land.

(2) Joshua had the promise of God’s presence. “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you or forsake you” (v. 5). God had committed Himself to be with His servant and to take on Himself the burden of bringing success.

(3) Joshua had the promise of God’s faithfulness. “You will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them” (v. 6). God had committed Himself to a cause, and He would not let His promise fail.

Christian endurance originates with God

Romans 15:5 ESV

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,

Christian endurance involves standing firm

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English Standard Version Chapter 15

58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

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English Standard Version Chapter 1

27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,

The results of enduring Salvation

Salvation

English Standard Version Chapter 1

12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

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1) Protection

Revelation 3:10 ESV

Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth.

2) Spiritual fruit

James 1:4 ESV

And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Our culture celebrates depression.

The conference I went to spent over half of the time talking about depression.

3) Encouragement for others

2 Corinthians 1:6 ESV

If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer.

IS THERE ANYONE THIS MORNING WHO IS JUST ABOUT READY TO THROW IN THE TOWEL?

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IS THERE ANYONE THIS MORNING WHO IS JUST ABOUT READY TO THROW IN THE TOWEL?

Let me tell you what you need to do this morning, you just need to sail on one more day!

I know that things are coming against you – but this day sail on!

I know that things are less than perfect in your life – but this day sail on!

I know the temptation is to give up and turn back – but this day sail on!

English Standard Version Chapter 2

10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Just be faithful until the end and the crown is yours!

And this day – sail on!