Joshua 1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide:
Moses got to see the Promised Land, but he never got to set foot in it. His anger got the better of him one too many times, causing him to be disobedient to God. Ironic, considering how many times he was angry at the Israelites for their disobedience. But now Moses is gone and Joshua is in charge of leading the Israelites.
Joshua 1:2 “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.
Interesting that in verse 2, God still loves Moses, still uses Moses in His service, even with his repeated anger and disobedience. There were consequences to both–Moses didn’t get to enter the Promised Land for one, but God didn’t turn His back on Moses because of his imperfections. And now that Joshua has taken the mantle, God is there for Joshua, too.
Joshua 1:3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.
Precious Savior, Thank You for Your love for us, even when we disobey, even when we get angry. Thank You that Your Son has made a way for us that allows us a path back to You, even when we are messy and human and so very fallible. Thank You for the knowledge that You are with us. Always. Amen.
Joshua 1:4 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.
Have a blessed day.