Guaranteed Success (Joshua 1.1-9) - 1-2-22

Scripture texts are Joshua 1.1-9 and Philippians 3.12-21 from the subject “Guaranteed Success.”Happy New Year! I wonder how many of us made New Year’s resolutions for 2022. Usually, resolutions are based on us, what we can do, what we intend to do based on our will and our strength. Instead of making resolutions, what if we made a commitment to follow the LORD’s will for our life? What if we allowed the Holy Spirit to lead us and guide us throughout this journey called life? What if we really trusted Jesus and sought His direction for everything? What if we could have guaranteed success? Consider Joshua 1. For guaranteed success:I.We must recognize that each of us has been commissioned for a mission from God. (vv1-4)II.We must know that the Source of all creation, the Almighty God, is our strength. (vv5-6)III.We must be connected and obedient to the LORD. (vv7-8)IV.We must acknowledge that God does His part, and we must do our part. (v9)Rather than making another New Year’s resolution based on our strength, let’s make a commitment to God to allow His will to be done in us as it is in heaven. Let’s commit to allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us in every thought, word, and deed. That’s success. Amen.