Key Takeaways:

• Joshua's journey is one of quiet, consistent faith and proximity to God, forming the foundation for his later leadership.
• Intimacy with God isn't built during pressure but through lingering and abiding in His presence consistently.
• Heidi highlights the process of being shaped by God in unseen moments, stressing that God values presence over perfection.
• The practice of staying, listening, and engaging with God in quiet times leads to transformation and spiritual strength.
• Heidi draws from scripture to show that our spiritual growth is more about abiding in God than striving for perfection.

Notable Quotes:

• "There's something deeply beautiful about that. Joshua wasn't the one leading yet… but he positioned himself near the presence of God."
• "Our strength doesn't come from striving, it flows from abiding."
• "God is not looking for perfection. He looks for presence."
• "Joshua didn't become strong and courageous overnight. He became that kind of man by being formed in the presence of God."
• "Teach me to linger like Joshua did, and not rush past the quiet moments with you."