Joshua, Chapter 8, Verse 1
The LORD then said to Joshua: Do not be afraid or dismayed. Take all the army with you and prepare to
attack Ai. I have delivered the king of Ai into your power, with his
people, city, and land.
Joshua was afraid and
demoralized because on the Israelites first attempt at taking Ai they were
defeated. God here tells Joshua to be cheerful and be filled with calm; be
reassured.
John Maxwell, noted author
of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of
Leadership Series states that all Christian
leaders need to learn the proper balance between faith and preparation or
planning. Joshua is told by God what to do but not how to do it.[1] Joshua planned the
particulars of the campaign against the Ai.
Law#4-The Law of Navigation:
Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the
course. To make it happen, you have to take action. You must do
what you know needs doing. You must do it when it needs to be done. Don’t wait.
You can make it happen. Knowing how is
not the key. Taking action is.
Where should you start?
1.
Follow your conscience. What do you feel you
should do? What do you want to do?
2.
Consider your passion. What do you get excited
about? What do you need to do?
3.
Consider your natural talents. What are you
naturally good at without much effort? What hobbies do you have? What interests
do you have
4.
Consider what society needs and values. What do
you love to do so much you would do it for free, but people are willing to pay
others to do? What do you see others doing that you would like to do?
If you want to find your purpose, you
must get on the seldom traveled road to significance filled with setbacks,
roadblocks, obstacles, and detours. This road leads to your purpose. You must
develop the vision in order to see where you want to be next. Then, you must
take the steps to move from where you are to where you want to be. You should
always be grateful for where you are and what you have, but you should never be
satisfied.[2]
Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it. (Lk. 11:28)
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