Overcoming The Fear of Failure | Joshua Bible Study
Aug 2, 2023 | by Mike Prah
JOSHUA: BOLDNESS IN THE JOURNEY TO POSSESS YOUR INHERITANCE - Pt 2
JOSHUA 1:1-9
INTRODUCTION
Fear can stand as a barrier between where you’re at and where God wants you to be. What we allow into our minds has a huge impact on how we respond to risky circumstances. God’s priority-command for His children is to meditate on His word.
- Focusing on the right information will temper fear when it begins to mount in us
- Focusing on the truth of God’s Word will help us push back against fearful times
- Conversely, focusing on faulty information and our fears will discourage you and cause you to quit, thereby robing you of God’s destined plans for your life.
"God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect." Hebrew 11:40 (NLT)
SIX PRINCINCIPLES TO OVERCOME FEAR WITH FAITH TO POSSESS YOUR INHERITANCE
KEY TEXT: Joshua 1:1-9
“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.” Joshua 1:1-9 (NIV)
1. THE PRINCIPLE OF DIVINE PERSPECTIVE - JOSHUA 1:5
“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” Joshua 1:5, NIV
2. THE PRINCIPLE OF DIVINE PURPOSE - JOSHUA 1:2-4
“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. I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. 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.” Joshua 1:2-4, NIV
3. THE PRINCIPLE OF DIVINE PERSUASION - JOSHUA 1:6-7, 9; NUMBERS 13:31; ROMANS 4:19-21
“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. 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.” Joshua 1:1-6-7, 9 (NIV)
Number 13:31 “But the other men who had explored the land with him disagreed. “We can’t go up against them! They are stronger than we are!” (NLT)
Romans 4:19-21 “Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb. 20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. 21 He was fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.” (NLT+NIV)
4. THE PRINCIPLE OF DIVINE PRIORITY - JOSHUA 1:7-8
I. TALK ABOUT IT CONSTANTLY - JOSHUA 1:8
“ 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., Joshua 1:8, NIV
II. MEDITATE ON IT CONTINUALLY - JOSHUA 1:8; PSALM 119:97-100
“ Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night” Joshua 1:8a, NIV
Psalm 119:97-100 “Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. I have more insight than all my teachers … I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your commandments.” (NIV)
III. READ IT OBEDIENTLY - JOSHUA 1:7, 8
“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” Joshua 1:7-8, NIV
IV. FOLLOW IT EXCLUSIVELY - JOSHUA 1:7
“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.” Joshua 1:7, NIV
V. ACCEPT IT TOTALLY - JOSHUA 1:8
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” Joshua 1:8, NIV
5. THE PRINCIPLE OF DIVINE PRESENCE - JOSHUA 1:5, 9; EXODUS 3:11; 4:12; JUDGES 6:15-16; JEREMIAH 1:6, 8, 19; ISAIAH 41:10
“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. 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.” Joshua 1:5,9 (NIV)
Exodus 3:11 “But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?” (NLT)
Exodus 4:12 “And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.” (NIV)
Judges 6:15-16 “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family. And the Lord said to him, “But I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man.” (NIV)
Jeremiah 1:6 ““Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” (NIV)
Jeremiah 1:8 “And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” (NLT)
Jeremiah 1:19 “They will fight you, but they will fail. For I am with you, and I will take care of you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” (NLT)
Isaiah 41:10 “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” (NLT)
6. THE PRINCIPLE OF DIVINE PROSPERITY - JOSHUA 1:5, 8
“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. 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.” Joshua 1:5-8, NIV