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pleased and content, make sure you don’t forget how you got there—GOD brought you out
of slavery in Egypt. (Deuteronomy 6:12, MSG)
When we’ve finally arrived where God’s been leading us, we can’t forget how we got there. In
other words—we cannot forget our why.
Today in Joshua, we see this leader reaffirming the importance of remembering God’s Work.
Let’s pick up where we left off yesterday.
Before the priests ever stepped foot in the Jordan, God gave Joshua some very specific instructions
for after they had crossed. What were they? (Hint: See Joshua 3:12)
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Hm. All God tells them to do is select twelve men from the tribes of Israel, one man from each
tribe. If you’re like me, you might be wondering, Where’s the rest of the information?
Why might God have not disclosed more of the plan?
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Once again, Joshua and the Israelites were to trust. God would eventually shed light on the
purpose behind choosing these twelve individuals, but for now, they didn’t need to know.
Are you in a season where you feel like God has only shed partial light on a calling or assignment?
Why do you think you might not have all the information?
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Once the people of Israel have crossed the river safely and make it to dry ground, these twelve
chosen men get more information. What does God ask them to do? (Hint: See Joshua 4:3-8)
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