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Joshua 6

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

(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

In view of these commitments made by God, there was only one thing required of Joshua: “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey the Law My servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go” (v. 7). Neither discouragement nor fear were to influence Joshua to hesitate or to disobey. If Joshua would live in close relationship to the Lord, being responsive and obedient to Him, victory was assured. The leader must be a person who follows. A person strong enough and courageous enough to follow God.