The Joshua Generation: Stepping into the Promised Land • Friday Service

The Joshua Generation: Stepping into the Promised Land • Friday Service

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In the Bible, we see two distinct generations under the leadership of Moses and Joshua. The Moses generation represents those who were delivered from bondage but struggled with doubt and disobedience. The Joshua generation, on the other hand, was called to step into the Promised Land with courage, faith, and a readiness to obey God's commands. Today, we are called to be like the Joshua generation—boldly moving forward into the promises of God, especially as we approach the fulfillment of His word in these end times. Let's explore ten key differences between these two generations and understand why we must embrace the spirit of Joshua to witness the powerful move of God in our time.

1. Vision vs. Faithfulness

Scripture: "And the Lord said to Moses, 'Go up this mountain of Abarim, and see the land which I have given to the children of Israel.'" (Numbers 27:12, NKJV)
ards of God’s promises, ready to step into what He has prepared.

2. Wandering vs. Conquering

Scripture: "Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses." (Joshua 1:3, NKJV)

3. Fear vs. Courage

Scripture: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9, NKJV)

4. Complaining vs. Obedience

Scripture: "But your little ones, whom you said would be victims, I will bring in, and they shall know the land which you have despised." (Numbers 14:31, NKJV)

5. Looking Back vs. Pressing Forward

Scripture: "Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead." (Philippians 3:13, NKJV)

6. Disobedience vs. Obedience to God’s Word

Scripture: "Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go." (Joshua 1:7, NKJV)

7. Doubt vs. Faith

Scripture: "And the people said to Joshua, 'The Lord our God we will serve, and His voice we will obey!'" (Joshua 24:24, NKJV)

8. Rebellion vs. Submission to Leadership

Scripture: "And they answered Joshua, saying, 'All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.'" (Joshua 1:16, NKJV)

9. Wilderness Living vs. Promised Land Living

Scripture: "Then the children of Israel ate manna forty years, until they came to an inhabited land; they ate manna until they came to the border of the land of Canaan." (Exodus 16:35, NKJV)

10. Old Mindset vs. New Mindset

Scripture: "And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." (Joshua 24:15, NKJV)

This generation is called to be a Joshua generation, one that steps into the fullness of God’s promises with faith, courage, and obedience. As we approach the end times, we can be confident that God is faithful to His word. He has promised a powerful move of His Spirit, and it is our responsibility to position ourselves to receive and walk in His promises. Just as Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land, we too are called to lead our generation into the promises of God, witnessing His glory and power as He fulfills His word in these last days.