Called for God's purpose, not my own

Called for God's purpose, not my own
"Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 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." - Josh 1:8-9

After being called by God for a special purpose, Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, into an experience of God's tender care of his chosen people. Moses died, and Joshua was chosen by God to take his place. God tells Joshua the task he is to accomplish, and God empowers him to be able to fulfill it. Part of the instructions God gives Joshua, is that he is to be thinking about and heeding God's written word, on a daily basis

Two lessons for me out of these verses are the following. First of all, God has a purpose and a plan for me and for every other child of God (Jer 29:11). He speaks to me unmistakably and calls me into that purpose. This is so for each of us, God is no respector of persons. Each of us has a calling on our life. Secondly, having received that calling, God expects me to execute it His way, not my own. This is why He wants me to seek His face daily, and to read His word for direction in my life. Not my will, but Yours be done. This involves daily Bible reading and study, combined with thoughtful meditation and application. A good Bible reading program is at this address (http://integritydesigncenter.com/gffc/Bible%20Reading%20Plan.pdf).

"Lord help me to seek Your face daily, and to walk in step with where You are going. In Jesus name, Amen"