0683. 668. Promise in Joshua 1

668. Promise in Joshua 1

There are many promises given in the chapter:

1. The Land of Promise—Jos_1:3, Jos_1:4.

2. The Word of Promise, for He has pledged not to “fail” us nor “forsake” us (Jos_1:5).

3. The Oath of Promise—Jos_1:6.

4. The Prosperity of Promise—Jos_1:7.

5. The Success of Promise—Jos_1:8.

6. The Joy of Promise—Jos_1:9.

7. The Command of Promise, for when the Lord commands us to “be of good courage,” He will give the courage He commands—Jos_1:18.

W. T. Stead, of the Review of Reviews, has left on record, as to the influence of this chapter upon his life: “If I had to single out any one chapter which I am conscious of having influenced me most, I should say the first of Joshua, with its oft-repeated exhortation to be strong and to be very courageous.”

By: DR. F. E. MARSH