Do you live daily with God’s voice?

Joshua had a key role in the history of Israel. He would lead God’s people into the promised land. Joshua had been by Moses’ side assisting him. After Moses died, the Lord came to Joshua and told him to prepare to lead his people across the Jordan and into the land of their enemies.

Then the Lord told Joshua how to do the impossible task before him. He said, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night.” Allowing the words of God to remain in his thoughts would enable Joshua to walk carefully in obedience to God. Filling his life with God’s word would fill his life with God’s voice.

And Joshua was “prosperous” and experienced “good success.” The Lord’s admonition to Joshua remains our direction today. Just as it was for Joshua, God’s word is our strength, our direction, and our comfort because his word is the Lord’s voice in our lives.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly and it will make your way prosperous. Success is walking with his voice and his presence as you meditate on his word.