How does following God's commands lead to spiritual success, as seen in Joshua 11:15? Setting the Scene “ As the LORD had commanded His servant Moses, so Moses commanded Joshua, and Joshua did it; he left nothing undone of all that the LORD had commanded Moses.” (Joshua 11:15) Joshua stands at the climax of Israel’s military campaigns. Every campaign’s success traces back to one simple reality: Joshua fully carried out everything God had said. What Joshua Did Right • Received the command as God’s unchanging truth. • Passed it on exactly as he received it. • Acted immediately and completely—“he left nothing undone.” • Persevered until the entire assignment was finished. The Obedience–Success Connection • Joshua’s victories flow directly from prior promises: – “Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do all the law … then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.” (Joshua 1:7-8) • God ties blessing to obedience: – “If you diligently obey … the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations.” (Deuteronomy 28:1-2) • The principle echoes through Scripture: – “His delight is in the law of the LORD … whatever he does prospers.” (Psalm 1:2-3) – “The one who looks intently into the perfect law … will be blessed in what he does.” (James 1:25) Principles for Everyday Obedience 1. Listen carefully—know what God has actually said. 2. Trust His wisdom—believe that His way is best. 3. Act promptly—delay drains courage. 4. Follow through—partial obedience is disobedience. 5. Persist—keep obeying until the task is complete. Blessings That Follow • Victory over spiritual enemies (Ephesians 6:10-17). • Rest and peace in God’s presence (Joshua 21:44-45; Philippians 4:7). • Fruitful living that honors Christ (John 15:10-11). • A clear witness to others of God’s faithfulness (1 Samuel 15:22; Matthew 5:16). Living the Joshua 11:15 Way Spiritual success is not a mystery; it is the predictable result of wholehearted, unwavering obedience to God’s revealed Word. Joshua’s example invites every believer to embrace God’s commands with the same resolve—hear them, believe them, do them, and watch God fulfill His promises. |
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