It is good to be back home after a quick trip to South Asia. Thank you for sending me and praying for me while I was away. I thank God that my travel and accommodations went smoothly and, by God’s guidance, I was able to accomplish all of what I wanted to do, as well as some additional opportunities.

This Sunday we continue on the Journey of Faith by looking at just one verse from Hebrews 11 – verse 30, on the life of Joshua. If you read that verse you will notice there is no mention of Joshua, so why am I preaching on him? Even though he is not mentioned, the reason the people of Israel were victorious over Jericho was because they followed a leader who lived out genuine faith and challenged them to live by faith. That leader was Joshua.
Joshua had some big shoes to fill, Moses. Joseph was not like Moses, but he didn’t let that deter him from influencing the lives of others to accomplish great things in God’s name. Joshua is one of the best examples in all of ancient leadership literature that properly motivates others to do what they otherwise would not do. As you read this, you may be thinking, “This is all fine, but I’m not a leader.” You may not have a leadership title or position, but I guarantee you that each of us have people we influence, and Joshua is a great role model of giving faith inspired influence on others; our children, grandchildren, neighbors and younger believers in the church. Joshua lived his life in a way that prepared him, no matter the circumstances, to be a godly influence on other people. Join me this Sunday as we look into the life of Joseph to help us be a godly influence on other people.