From the Pastor’s desk

Build each other up.

Key Scripture: Joshua 1:9

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; be not frightened,
neither be dismayed; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Beloved, as we head into a new year, particularly after the challenges of the one we have just come through,
let us be reminded of the assurance that, as born-again believers, our God is on the throne,
reigning, in control and always with us, His family.
Although there may be ‘giants’ for us to face, let us continue to believe the truth of God’s Word in the Bible,
the promises that are ‘yes and amen’ in Christ Jesus and
learn more deeply to apply these truths to our daily lives.
“ALL Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,
correcting and training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete,
fully equipped for every good work”. 2 Timothy 3:16.

Let’s see what the book of Joshua has to say.
“Joshua (shortened from Jehoshua, ‘Yahweh is salvation’) was a type of Christ.
He led the people of God into the Promised Land.
He interceded for them when they went astray.
He led them to victory over the forces of evil.
Likewise, Jesus is the captain of our salvation who intercedes for us,
His people, brings us into the promised rest, gives us an inheritance and makes victory over sin possible.”
(Harper Study Bible).

In chapter 1:1-9,
we learn that Moses had died and Joshua was the one chosen by God to lead the people.
Seven points come from these nine verses,
which we can take hold of and apply to our daily lives:

1. “Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon, I have given to you.” = total possession.

2. “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life.” = promise of invincibility.

3 “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you” = promise of God’s Presence.

4. “I will not fail you” = promise of God’s dependability.

5. “I will not forsake you.” = promise that God will never abandon us, leave us or quit!

6. “You shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.”
= promise of God’s inheritance.

7. “this book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night,
that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it;
for then you shall make your way prosperous and then you shall have good success.”
= promise of prosperity in God through our obedience.

Beloved, I entreat you to do your own study with the Holy Spirit’s direction.
You and Jesus are the only ones who truly know your situation; infact Jesus knows it better than you!
Let me reassure you that His promises ARE ‘yes and amen’ for those who choose to be obedient
and walk in His ways.

God bless, and let’s have a great year in Christ, Alex.

AS YOU OBSERVE THE GOVERNMENT RULES,
ALSO AIM TO OBSERVE HEAVENLY RULES:

Was your heart with Christ’s blood. (Psalm 73:1)
Keep a social distance from evil. (Job 28:28)
Avoid the crowd of wickedness and wicked men. (Psalm 1:1)
Cover your mind from being infected from the sneeze of sin and hatred. (Leviticus 19:17)
Do not shake hands with abomination. (Deut 25:16)
Do not hug or embrace hearsay and false teachings. (2Peter 2:1)
Be safe so that you will be saved. (Jeremiah 17:14)
Sanitize your life with the Word of God. (Psalm 1:2)
In case you notice any symptoms of sin,
call the HELPLINE of Christ in PRAYER. (Jeremiah 33:30
Always remember to boost your spiritual immunity with Faith and the power of the Holy Spirit. (Jude 1:20)