Joshua 23:14 "Behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth. And you know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one thing has failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spoke concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one word of them has failed."
Joshua lived a full life, and it was now coming to an end. He was a dedicated servant who suffered in life because of Israel's unbelief. Yet, at the end of his life, he could, without hesitation, gather Israel (v.2), and encourage them by reminding them of God's faithfulness. It is no secret that in life we will suffer many things; some, as a result of our own doing, and others that are out of our control. In all our trials and sufferings, where we choose to focus is up to us. We can put our eyes on the trial, and we can put our eyes on the ones who cause us pain and suffering. The result will be that we will walk a path of bitterness, hatred, and an unwillingness to forgive and move on. Rather than add to the misery of facing life's challenges, we can also choose to focus on God's goodness and faithfulness. Like Joshua, we can choose to hold on to God's promises, that never fail. Not only can we choose to focus on, and trust, God's promises, but like Joshua, we can choose to proclaim them to others. As we are given the peace that passes all understanding, we can share God's love and promises with others, and encourage them to trust the Lord throughout life's challenges. The bottom line is that we can choose what we focus on. It will make the difference between walking a path of personal misery, or a path of personal victory, praise, and thankfulness, for the glory of God, in Christ Jesus.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).
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