Good success

3. The Promise (v. 9)

Strong

Courage (Esther)

Withersoever-Mt. 28:18-20

Josh. 1:8-9

Keep the Word

Intro: Lady Be Good. God told Joshua how to succeed, how to be prosperous, and how to arrive safely at his destination. He told him where to “Keep the Word.”

1. In your mouth (v. 8a)

Ja. 3:2-8, destructive; Dt. 6:7

They forsook it and taught other doctrine (2 Tim. 4:2-4; 1 K 22:12-13); Acts 17:11; dream about Jesus listening to preacher friend in Heaven

Heb. 4:12

2. In your mind and heart (v. 8b)

Medidate—Satan attacks your mind (Gen. 3:1); Dad follows light.

IC knows that thoughts turn into actions (Mt. 5:28; 1 Jn. 3:15)

OT emph. Action; NT, heart

Jn.10:27 (shepherds separate their sheep by their voice); God just wants to know His creation (Mt. 7:21-23)

3. In your hands (v. 8c)

We have an obligation to do; 2 systems of ethics: Deonto- and Teleo—we are finite and cannot see the end

ALL—not buffet style

I’m convinced unbelievers benefit from this Word

4. For then you shall prosper and succeed

Concl: Lady Be Good. Keep the Word. Invitation.

Benedection: May the Living Christ go with you: Before you to show you the way, behind you to encourage you, beside you to befriend you, above you to watch over you, and within you to give you peace. Amen.

Formula for Success

Josh. 1:8-9; 1 Chr. 22:12-13

1. Keep the Law/Meditate

2. Fulfil the Law/Do

3. Be strong and courageous

4. Fear not/Be not discouraged (to prostrate)

Then prosper and be successful