Follow God Into His Promises
Take the Promise
August 12, 2018
Rev. Gabe Sylvia
The sermon from Joshua teaches that ordinary people receive God’s promises by trusting and following His leadership, consecrating themselves daily, and stepping forward in obedience as God removes every obstacle.
Summary
Preaching through Joshua, the message highlights how normal men and women live courageously by following God’s leadership: like Israel at the Jordan, God’s presence (the Ark) leads the people, Joshua calls them to consecrate themselves, and when they obey the priests stop the waters as tangible proof that God fulfills His promises. The sermon stresses that consecration each day enables us to perceive God’s work, that God provides exactly what is needed for each day, and that entering God’s promises requires trusting and walking in the leadership He gives.
Key Points
- Series goal: show how ordinary people live with courage by following the Lord
- Receiving God’s promises depends on following His leadership (Exodus 3 parallel)
- Joshua’s command to consecrate: spiritual preparation is necessary to experience God
- The Ark leading across the Jordan and the stopping of the waters provided tangible proof of God’s faithfulness
- God removed all obstacles so Israel could enter the promised land; their task was to follow and walk
- God’s providence is daily—He supplies what is needful today and reserves tomorrow’s wisdom
- Application: consecrate yourself each day, trust God’s leadership, and step forward in obedience to inherit His promises
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