Evening Scripture

Joshua, Chapter 1
After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

So Joshua ordered the officers of the people: “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Get your provisions ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your own.’”

But to the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, “Remember the command that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you after he said, ‘The Lord your God will give you rest by giving you this land.’ Your wives, your children and your livestock may stay in the land that Moses gave you east of the Jordan, but all your fighting men, ready for battle, must cross over ahead of your fellow Israelites. You are to help them until the Lord gives them rest, as he has done for you, and until they too have taken possession of the land the Lord your God is giving them. After that, you may go back and occupy your own land, which Moses the servant of the Lord gave you east of the Jordan toward the sunrise.”

Then they answered Joshua, “Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. Just as we fully obeyed Moses, so we will obey you. Only may the Lord your God be with you as he was with Moses. Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey it, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!”

Evening Reflection

Moses would be a tough act to follow. We can certainly understand Joshua’s hesitation and lack of confidence here. Not only was he trying to muster up the courage to obey God in a very difficult calling, but comparison would be impossible to resist given his circumstances. God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous several times. Repetition in Scripture is never coincidental and always important. Here, God is telling Joshua what to proclaim over himself …instructing him to adjust his perspective and choose to see himself the way God sees him. The following portions of tonight’s text are worth repeating, and marinating in …
“No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” – Joshua 1:5-6
“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:7
“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:8-9

When we remember who God is, and what He’s done …both in our own lives, personally, and historically throughout the pages of Scripture, we are able to see differently through a godly perspective that allows us to be strong and courageous in obedience to God. So much of this depends on meditating on God’s Word, as He commanded Joshua, “day and night.”

Evening Prayer

Father God,
Thank you for the instructions you provide through Scripture. Your Word, as the Psalm says, “is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” It illuminates the direction of your will for every single day of my life, and I could not survive without it. Help me to remember your truth and see through your perspective as I walk through my days, God. May the strength and wisdom of the Holy Spirit dwell in my through Christ Jesus, give me courage and strength to accomplish your purposes for my life and bring glory to your name,
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.

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Evening Scripture
Joshua, Chapter 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses&rsquo; aide: &ldquo;Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them&mdash;to the Israelites. I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates&mdash;all the Hittite country&mdash;to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.
&ldquo;Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey&nbsp;all the law&nbsp;my servant Moses&nbsp;gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left,&nbsp;that you may be successful wherever you go.&nbsp;Keep this Book of the Law&nbsp;always on your lips;&nbsp;meditate&nbsp;on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.&nbsp;Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;&nbsp;do not be discouraged,&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;your God will be with you wherever you go.&rdquo;
So Joshua ordered the officers of the people:&nbsp;&ldquo;Go through the camp&nbsp;and tell the people, &lsquo;Get your provisions&nbsp;ready. Three days&nbsp;from now you will cross the Jordan&nbsp;here to go in and take possession&nbsp;of the land the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;your God is giving you for your own.&rsquo;&rdquo;
But to the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh,&nbsp;Joshua said,&nbsp;&ldquo;Remember the command that Moses the servant of the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;gave you after he said, &lsquo;The&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;your God will give you rest&nbsp;by giving you this land.&rsquo;&nbsp;Your wives,&nbsp;your children and your livestock may stay in the land&nbsp;that Moses gave you east of the Jordan, but all your fighting men, ready for battle,&nbsp;must cross over ahead of your fellow Israelites.&nbsp;You are to help them&nbsp;until the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;gives them rest, as he has done for you, and until they too have taken possession of the land the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;your God is giving them. After that, you may go back and occupy your own land, which Moses the servant of the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;gave you east of the Jordan toward the sunrise.&rdquo;
Then they answered Joshua, &ldquo;Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.&nbsp;Just as we fully obeyed Moses, so we will obey you.&nbsp;Only may the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;your God be with you as he was with Moses.&nbsp;Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey&nbsp;it, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!&rdquo;
Evening Reflection
Moses would be a tough act to follow. We can certainly understand Joshua&rsquo;s hesitation and lack of confidence here. Not only was he trying to muster up the courage to obey God in a very difficult calling, but comparison would be impossible to resist given his circumstances. God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous several times. Repetition in Scripture is never coincidental and always important. Here, God is telling Joshua what to proclaim over himself &hellip;instructing him to adjust his perspective and choose to see himself the way God sees him. The following portions of tonight&rsquo;s text are worth repeating, and marinating in &hellip;
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong&nbsp;and courageous,&nbsp;because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors&nbsp;to give them.&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/joshua/passage/?q=joshua+1:5-6">Joshua 1:5-6</a></li>
<li>&ldquo;Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey&nbsp;all the law&nbsp;my servant Moses&nbsp;gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left,&nbsp;that you may be successful wherever you go.&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/joshua/1-7.html">Joshua 1:7</a></li>
<li>&ldquo;Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;&nbsp;do not be discouraged,&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;your God will be with you wherever you go.&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/joshua/passage/?q=joshua+1:8-9">Joshua 1:8-9</a></li>
</ul>
When we remember who God is, and what He&rsquo;s done &hellip;both in our own lives, personally, and historically throughout the pages of Scripture, we are able to see differently through a godly perspective that allows us to be strong and courageous in obedience to God. So much of this depends on meditating on God&rsquo;s Word, as He commanded Joshua, &ldquo;day and night.&rdquo;
Evening Prayer
Father God, Thank you for the instructions you provide through Scripture. Your Word, as the Psalm says, &ldquo;is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.&rdquo; It illuminates the direction of your will for every single day of my life, and I could not survive without it. Help me to remember your truth and see through your perspective as I walk through my days, God. May the strength and wisdom of the Holy Spirit dwell in my through Christ Jesus, give me courage and strength to accomplish your purposes for my life and bring glory to your name, In Jesus&rsquo; Name, Amen.
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Perfect for bedtime listening, each episode is read at a peaceful pace with natural pauses to create a quiet, meditative experience that helps you rest, reflect, and draw closer to God. From Psalms and Proverbs to the Gospels and beyond, this year-long journey includes special Easter and Christmas readings, guiding you through the story of Scripture with hope, peace, and spiritual renewal.

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