5 Keys to successful "Christian Walk"

Just wanted to share a message I heard on Jan 1 2012 from my friend Ray Lightcap titled the Five (5) ways to a successful Christina walk (life). These five (5) were based on the first nine (9) verses in Joshua which are below in blue; fascinating read. It is remarkable how clear and specific (and applicable) this message God had for Joshua is for us today.  Here they are:

1. Accept what God has given us; His blessing. (v2)

2. Realize the superiority of our (your) position (v5)

3. Sense the power and presence of God (v8)

4. Exercise our strength; act in the best interests of each other. "Strong is not hard" (v6)

5. Follow God's word - read the scripture daily. (v8)

Joshua Chapter #1 v 1-9 (NIV)

¹ After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: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. ³ I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. 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. ⁵ No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. ⁶ Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.

 ⁷ “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. ⁸ Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. ⁹ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

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