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A Leader Like Joshua Joshua 24:29-31 is a great tribute to the effectiveness that Joshua had as a leader of God’s people. All of us can be leaders in some way and can learn from his example. |
A Leader Like Joshua
Joshua 24:29-31 is a great tribute to the effectiveness that Joshua had as a leader of God’s people. All of us can be leaders in some way and can learn from his example.
- He was a Humble Servant — Showed himself a servant be-fore and after he was a leader (Ex. 24:13; Josh. 4:7, 9ff; 5:13-15; see 1 Tim. 3:10; Mark 10:42-45).
- He Trusted in God — Demonstrated as a spy/reporter and again at Jericho (Num. 13:25-28; 14:6-9; Josh. 6:1-5; Heb. 11:30; see 2 Tim. 1:12; 4:17; Phil. 4:13; 1 Cor. 3:5).
- He Revered the Word of God — His success was tied to adhering to God’s Word (Josh. 1:7-8); the book of Joshua shows he was ready to follow God at His Word (11:15; 23:6); shown again in the reading of the law (Josh. 8:30-35). See 2 Tim. 4:1-4; Acts 20:20:32; Col. 3:17; 1 Jn 1:7).
- He Prayed—Prayed for those he led (Josh. 7:6-9); he prayed in the midst of warfare (10:9-14). Paul both prayed for others and requested prayers from them (Rom. 1:9; 1 Thess. 1:2; 5:25; 2 Thess. 3:1; Col. 4:2-4).
- He Was Convicted and Resolute—One could know without a doubt where Joshua stood and he urged others to do the same (24:14-15). See Acts 4:29-31; Rom. 1:15-16; Phil. 1:15-17, 27; 2:15-16; 1 Tim. 1:12; 1 Pet. 3:14-16
