Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.         The first two chapters have been about preparing for the adventure. a.         First we had God helping Joshua prepare. b.        He was not ready. c.         God needed to encourage him. d.        He told Joshua to be strong and courageous. e.         Several times in fact. f.           Told him to not be afraid. g.         To not be discouraged. h.         Because God was with him. 2.         God’s encouragement worked. a.         Joshua took charge. b.        He told the people to get ready. c.         They ...

1.         God is preparing Joshua and the people for an adventure. a.         They needed to be encouraged. b.        They needed to be reminded to be strong and courageous. c.         They were to embrace the Word of God. d.        Observing the teaching held within it. e.         They were to not be afraid. f.           To not be discouraged. g.         Then Joshua and all the people had to get prepared for their adventure. h.         They had to take the first step of faith. i.           Of being ready. 2.         We have to do the same. a.      ...