Let’s Roll – Part 2
Last week…
God spoke.
God spoke promises.
5No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. —Joshua 1:5
This week…
God spoke promises of
God spoke promises of fulfillment based on His
The promise of fulfillment says, “You will
.”
His promise overecomes…
Overcomes what is
Overcomes our
Overcomes those on our
The promise of His presence says, “I will
.”
In Joshua 1:5, God used the words “leave” and “forsake.” It is good to understand exactly what God was saying. The promise is this:
I will never
I will never not
To believe that God’s presence is with us requires a
When Jacob ran from his brother Esau, God delivered Him the promise…
15Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.” – Genesis 28:15
Before Moses passed, he gave this promise from God to Joshua…
8And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” – Deuteronomy 31:8
David gave his son, Solomon, words of encouragement before Solomon became king…
20And David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.” – 1 Chronicles 28:21
Don’t have parents? God will be there…
10When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me. – Psalm 27:10
Poor? Needy? God will be Provider…
17The poor and needy seek water, but there is none, their tongues fail for thirst. I, the Lord, will hear them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. – Isaiah 41:17
Before Jesus left the disciples, He gave them their commission but followed it with His promise…
18And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. – Matthew 28:18-20
Paul gave a precious example of this promise to the church at Galatia…
6And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” 7Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. – Galatians 4:6-7
The writer of Hebrews gave this verse to a group of people needing some confidence…
5For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5
5Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. – Hebrews 13:5
6So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” – Hebrews 13:6