5 JAN 23 Thursday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” Joshua 1:8
Joshua has just been handed the reigns of leadership over Israel and will take the people into the promised land. The question of leaders when they first take office is, what now? There is a burning desire to be successful in the position given to us and we don’t want to disappoint. God told him that he has everything he needs to be successful, but it will require him to know God’s will and to do it.
God’s will and instructions for a happy and successful life are found in the Bible. Obedience is the key factor in demonstrating our love for God and he responds by loving us more and answering our prayers. Obedience will produce fruit that will last and multiply. Our life will thrive and our joy will be complete and satisfying, so hear, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest the word. Then do the word.
Are you ready to be successful and happy this year?
Lord, I thank you for blessing me with life that I may live it for you. Speak to me as I read your word and give me the courage to obey no matter the consequences. Grant that my life will bring you glory and that many will know you because of it. Give me people that I can invest in this year and bless me with a closer walk with you. Amen.
Reading Plan: Psalm 2, 110:1-7; Josh. 1:1-9; Heb. 11:32-12:2; John 15:1-16
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