Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.
Reading: Joshua 23:4–10
Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read.
After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you highlighted in the passage and what is going on in your life.
Joshua did something remarkable—he gave Israel land as inheritance that enemies still occupied. This reveals a profound truth: God's promises often require our participation. There are territories in your life—relationships, callings, character growth—that God has already assigned to you, but opposition remains. The enemy still lives there. Yet God's promise stands: "One of you puts to flight a thousand." What promised land has God shown you that still feels occupied by fear, doubt, or circumstance? Your inheritance isn't based on current conditions but on God's covenant faithfulness. The work isn't done, but neither is God. He's given you the land; now walk in faith to possess it.
What area of your life is God calling you to step into, even though it still feels uncertain or contested?
Now, take 10 minutes to seek God in prayer…
- Begin your time in prayer by taking 1-3 minutes to sit in silence (You can take longer if you sense the Spirit already beginning to speak to you).
- Pray through the things you sensed God speaking to you through the Scriptures or pray the following prayer: Ask God for courage and faith to step into the areas He has already promised you.
- Close by taking 5 minutes to sit in silence, asking God if there is anything else He wants to speak to you today.
Faith Steps:
- Identify one “area” in your life where you know God is calling you to grow or step out in faith.
- Take one practical step this week toward that calling, even if it feels uncomfortable.