+DEV+ Preparing for the Game

Date: December 27, 2010 10:37 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Preparing for the Game

Preparing for the Game

"Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them...Obey all the law..." (Joshua 1:6-7).
Scripture Focus: Joshua 1:1-9

A friend’s son was in a Little Kickers Soccer League which taught him the rules and basic skills needed to play the game. After completing the six-week program, he was prepared to play "real games."

The Israelites spent years in the wilderness before they were ready to "get in the game." God wanted them to learn how to trust Him and to always obey Him before they reached the Promised Land. Conquering the land did not guarantee God's continued blessing. The Israelites would lose His favor if they didn't trust and obey Him once they resided there.

Often while we are in a season of waiting we focus on where we want to be instead of what God wants to develop within us. We'd rather not sign up for His version of Little Kickers; we'd prefer to skip the spiritual preparation. When God stressed the importance of knowing, obeying, and trusting His Word to the Israelites, He impressed it upon us, too.

Insight: Trust God's timing and obey His leading. These disciplines get you in shape spiritually to enjoy His continued blessings.