Published by Vince Baker Ministries ·
“And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Deuteronomy 34:9 · KJV
What had Joshua already learned before the ceremony?
Joshua served with Moses and was one of the spies who urged Israel to trust God. When the time came to appoint a successor, Moses presented him before Eleazar and the congregation. Israel could see both continuity in leadership and a transfer of responsibility.
How did Joshua keep growing in wisdom?
Joshua 1 tells him to meditate on the law and do what is written in it. The charge connects courage to daily attention and obedience. The new leader must keep returning to God's instructions even as he faces unfamiliar decisions.
Put it into practice
Read Joshua 1:6–9. Name one decision where courage and obedience need to go together. Ask a trusted person to pray with you about that specific choice.
Read the Scripture passages
- Numbers 27:12-23 · KJV
- Deuteronomy 34:9-12 · KJV
- Joshua 1:1-9 · KJV
- Joshua 5:13-15 · KJV
- James 3:13-18 · KJV
