GOD’S WORD FOR OCTOBER 12

We are reading from a daily devotional  called “Running To Win” written by Erwin Lutzer  and the late, great D.L. Moody.   Erwin Lutzer is a light in our day as D.L. Moody was in his.  Besides his many ministries, and many books, Pastor Lutzer was Senior Pastor at Moody Church in Chicago for 36 years and now serves as Pastor Emeritus there.  He is  Chancelor and a former professor at Moody Bible Institute, where he taught Theology and Ministry, and now has numerous radio teachings.

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THE BATTLE IS FIERCE

Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. Joshua 1:2

D.L. MOODY

We need the courage that will compel us to move forward.

We may have to go against the advice of lukewarm Christians; there are some who never seem to do anything but object because the work is not carried on exactly according to their ideas. They are very fruitful in raising objections to any plans that can be suggested. If any onward step is taken, they are ready to throw cold water on it and suggest all kinds of difficulties. We want to have such faith and courage as shall enable us to move forward without waiting for these timid unbelievers.

ERWIN LUTZER

God’s command to Joshua can apply to us. The events of the entire book of Joshua took about 13 or 14 years. Israel didn’t just walk casually though the land and suddenly it was theirs. Seven different warring nations were ready to fight against them; for Israel to inherit the land would be costly both in lives lost (consider Israel’s failure at Ai) and in time spent. Families were displaced, men were taken from homes to fight in fierce battles. There were times of doubt, times of victory, and times of discouragement. And times of loss.

We have all been there, have we not?

I believe God has all kinds of blessings with our names on the title deed. But we need to fight; we need to be focused and willing to attack that which stands between us and victory. That one sin needs to be defeated; that one conflict needs resolution. That demands both faith and action!

    PRAYER

    Father, increase my faith. Let my faith bring forth holy living in all areas of my life. Help me to fight for your kingdom.

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Genesis 22:18

And in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.

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Genesis 26:5

because Abraham obeyed Me and fulfilled his duty to Me, and kept My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.

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Exodus 19:5

Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine;

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Psalm 15:1-2

Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle?   Who may dwell in Your holy hill?

He who walks uprightly,   and works righteousness,   and speaks the truth in his heart;

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Psalm 25:5

Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.

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Psalm 25:10

All the paths of the Lord are faithfulness and truth To those who comply with His covenant and His testimonies.

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