Faithful In The Waiting
God said to Joshua, “I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.” (Joshua 1:3)
Forty years earlier, Joshua had been one of the twelve spies sent to explore the Promised Land. He had seen the land for himself and believed that God intended to give it to the Israelites. But the people became overwhelmed by the obstacles they saw ahead of them. They decided the challenges were too great and turned away from the gift God had offered.
So Joshua waited.
For the next forty years, he served faithfully under Moses and continued to lead in the wilderness. Then Moses died. And almost immediately, God spoke to Joshua:
Now is the time. Move forward. I am giving this land to the people. Go where I lead you, stay within the boundaries I have given you, and remain faithful to Me.
That is my paraphrase of God’s words to Joshua in Joshua 1:1–5.
God promised Joshua that He would be with him and that He would give him the authority he needed to lead the people. Joshua h...
What is Your Struggle Saying To You?
Don’t Give Up: Let Hardship Speak Before You Respond
What makes you want to quit?
Is it a harsh word, a disapproving glance, a persistent struggle, or just plain exhaustion? Most of us can point to something—or someone—that drains our energy or chips away at our purpose.
You’re not alone. Every one of us encounters moments when continuing feels like too much.
In those moments, we often default to one of two responses: we collapse under the weight or try to push through with sheer force. But there’s a third way—one that invites us to pause and listen.
What if your hardship is speaking a message that needs interpretation?
Before you act—before you fight, flee, or fold—consider this: your struggle might be trying to tell you something. When we stop to interpret the meaning, we’re better able to respond with wisdom and faith.
Here are some questions to help you listen:
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Where is this hardship coming from?
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Is it simply the difficulty of the task itself?
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Is it internal—em
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