Standing on the banks of Jordan river, Joshua speaks at length
to Israelites, the children of God. He is the successor of Moses in leadership
to take them to the promised land Canaan. Moses failed in one small incident,
which in the sight of God was a serious matter because it was tantamount to
dishonoring God. God told him to speak to the rock, which should produce water
for the thirsty Israelites, but in defiance of God's commandment, Moses did
strike the rock as he did earlier, so God told him that he will not enter the
promised land, Canaan, though he would be able to see it from afar.
Joshua now speaks to the children of God, Israelites, and advises them to be
courageous and not be afraid, because the spies who went out earlier to search
the land came with the news that the people there were giants. "Be strong and
of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance
the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them". Joshua 1:6 Joshua
also advises them to meditate on God's word every day and night. "This book
of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein
day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written
therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have
good success". Joshua 1:8
Dear Brother/Sister, We need to meditate on God's Word everyday, in order not
to give room for Satan to enter into our hearts. If we allow Satan to enter
our hearts, we will certainly backslide. Dear Friend, Few verses and exhortations
Jesus Christ died on the cross of Calvary, was buried and was raised on the
third day. He ascended in to heaven. He is the high priest in heaven [Heb 4:14-18]
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a
man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God . John 3:3 They parted his
garments, they scourged him, they hurled insults on him and crucified along
with two thieves; yet Jesus was so kind on those who crucified them. Then said
Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted
his raiment, and cast lots . Luke 23:34 Jesus also forgave one of the thieves
who was crucified along with him, when the thief made prayer to him to remember
him when Jesus comes into His Kingdom. Jesus immediately to him, And Jesus said
unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise .
Luke 23:43 But on the third day Jesus rose from the dead and after providing
purification for our sins ascended to heaven and is seated at the right of the
Majesty. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again,
even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him".
Jesus died upon the cross of Calvary so that we may be reconciled unto Him.
There is no difference, whether we are Jews or Gentiles; He died for all of
us, and rose from the dead and ascended in to heaven. We, who were His enemies,
are made His children. The opposition that was caused between Heaven and Earth
by our committing sins is removed once and for all, by the appeasement of our
sins by Jesus Christ dying on the cross for our sake. We are reconciled unto
God through His blood that was shed upon the cross of Calvary. Jesus saith unto
him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but
by me". John 14:6 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"
Romans 3:23
If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, today is the
day of Salvation. Please accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, and your
Lord, to enter in to the Kingdom of God. Salvation is available freely for all
who believe in Jesus Christ and confess his/her sins to Him, and accept Jesus
Christ as his/her personal Savior and also acknowledge Him as his/her Lord.
Today is the day of salvation. Please confess your sins to Jesus Christ and
be blessed. Receive Salvation and eternal life. Jesus is the Way, the truth,
and the life. If you confess your sins to Jesus, and express faith in your heart
that he died for you sins and rose from the dead, accept Him as your personal
savior, and acknowledge with your mouth that he is your Lord, you will also
be received in to Paradise immediately after your days on this earth.