1. { The God Who Goes Before Us Pastor Rod Enos Sunday, March 2, 2014

2. A. The Problem of Change I. The Challenge of Change

4. God Stretches Us Terror Zone Terror Zone Learning Zone Learning Zone Comfort Zone Never Stretches Us More than He Gives Us the Grace to Handle

5. After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' aide: 2 "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them--to the Israelites. Joshua 1:1-9 (NIV)

6. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. 4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates- -all the Hittite country--to the Great Sea on the west. 5 No one will be able to stand up Joshua 1:1-9 (NIV)

7. against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Joshua 1:1-9 (NIV)

8. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and Joshua 1:1-9 (NIV)

9. night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:1-9 (NIV)

10. A.The Problem of Change B.The Priority of Change C.The Preparation of Change D.The Promise of Change 1.The Promise of His Provision I. The Challenge of Change

11. " I will go before you and will level the mountains ; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. 3 I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. Isaiah 45:2-3 (NIV)

12. A.The Problem of Change B.The Priority of Change C.The Preparation of Change D.The Promise of Change 1.The Promise of His Provision 2.The Promise of His Presence I. The Challenge of Change

13. Go up to the land flowing with milk and honey. But I will not go with you, because you are a stiff- necked people and I might destroy you on the way." Exodus 33:3 (NIV)

14. Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 16 How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?" Exodus 33:15-16 (NIV)

15. A.The Problem of Change B.The Priority of Change C.The Preparation of Change D.The Promise of Change E.The Posture of Change I. The Challenge of Change

16. 6 "Be strong and courageous… 7 Be strong and very courageous 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:6a,7a, 9 (NIV)

17. A.A Refocus, More Than a Change B.God’s Vision, Not Ours C.The Change Will be Gradual D.Our Response II. Putting It In Perspective

18. God has promised His presence and His provision for each and every step of our lives. Change is inevitable, but His grace is always available as we put our trust in Him. Something to Think About…