Attitudes For Success Joshua 1:1-9 July 30, 2017

Attitudes for Success Joshua 1:1-9 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, saying: 2 "Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them--the children of Israel. 3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses.

Attitudes for Success Joshua 1:1-9 4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory. 5 No 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. 6 Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.

Attitudes for Success Joshua 1:1-9 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Attitudes for Success Adopt Aplomb

Adopt Aplomb Aplomb – signifies a great amount of self confidence Notice what God tells Joshua: 9…Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Adopt Aplomb Acts 4:29 - Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, Hebrews 13:6 - So we may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"

Adopt Aplomb Ephesians 6:19-20 - and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

Adopt Aplomb Avoid Anxiety Attitudes for Success Adopt Aplomb Avoid Anxiety

Avoid Anxiety Anxiety – worrying bout things over which we have no power Notice again what God told Joshua… 9…Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Avoid Anxiety Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Philippians 4:6 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

Avoid Anxiety Matthew 10:28 - And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Hebrews 13:6 - So we may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"

Adopt Aplomb Avoid Anxiety Accept Assurance Attitudes for Success Adopt Aplomb Avoid Anxiety Accept Assurance

Accept Assurance Assurance - a positive declaration intended to give confidence Notice again what God told Joshua 9…Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Accept Assurance Matthew 28:20 - teaching 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. John 14:23 - Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.

Accept Assurance Philippians 4:9 - The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Ephesians 4:6 - one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Conclusions How are Christians to live our lives on earth? We strive to live to God’s standard even in times of uncertainty!! How do Christians achieve success?

Attitudes for Success By Adopting Aplomb By Avoiding Anxiety By Accepting Assurance By following these 3 things Christians can live up to the standards of God!! Are you living up to them?

Invitation Non - Christians Hear – Romans 10:17, Acts 18:8, Believe – Romans. 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6 Repent – Luke 13:3,5 Acts 17:30 Confess – Acts 8:37, Matthew 10:32 Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5 Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:35

Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5 Invitation Christians Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5 Confess - James 5:16, 1 John 1:9 Pray - Acts 8:24, James 5:16