Key Verse: Joshua 1:8 "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."
Imagine being a bricklayer one day and then the commander of an entire army the next. That's pretty much what happened to Joshua. Joshua served as Moses' assistant and simply did whatever he was asked to do. When Moses told Joshua to lead the people into the Promised Land, Joshua accepted his new role the only way he knew how-with a humble spirit and willing heart.
Joshua would go on to be a fearless leader in the battle for the land of Canaan. His relationship with Moses was a big help because he saw firsthand the mighty work God did through Moses. That gave Joshua confidence to move forward in the conquest.
Joshua's most important relationship was with God, because that was the true source of his strength. God promised Joshua victory. God promised he'd never fail or abandon Joshua. With the staff of Moses in his hand and the promises of God in his heart, Joshua became Israel's fearless leader.
In our society, people seem to believe the way to the top is to push and shove everyone out of the way. Today a great leader is viewed as someone who is feared, but Joshua became a great leader by being a great servant.
During Jesus' ministry he said if a person wanted to be great in God's kingdom, then that individual had to first learn to serve. This spiritual example of leadership still applies today because godly leaders always have humble, servantlike hearts. If you want to lead, then learn to serve.
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