TALK, THINK AND DO IT

"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful." Joshua 1:8 AMP

After the death of Moses, the Lord spoke to Joshua. He told him it was time to move with the people from where they are to the promised land. God told him, I will give you every place where you set your foot upon, as I promised Moses and no one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you (Joshua 1:1-5). One of the important ways that Joshua listened to God was by paying attention to His Word. God’s Word not only told him what to do, but the kind of person he was to become.

God says, "Joshua, I’m guaranteeing you success if you’ll be careful to obey all the law. And the way to do that is not to turn from it either to the left or to the right. In other words, don’t become sidetracked but stay in My Word. God told Joshua three ways to stay in the Word. The first is to “Talk about it.” "Don’t let the Word of God depart from your mouth." It is not enough just to read the Word. We need to talk about it, discuss it, learn it. Secondly, God says, "Think about it," "meditate on it day & night." Spend time to chew and mutter the Word and thirdly, God says "Do it". Put it into practice." "...be careful to do everything written in it, then you will be prosperous & successful." Take the teachings & principles out into the world & live them every day.

God told Joshua to Talk, Think and to Do; this means he has to step out in faith, acting on the Word. Someone said, "Sin will keep you from reading the Bible. But reading the Bible will keep you from sin." So don’t neglect it. God has already defeated sin. God has already won the victory on Calvary. But we’re still standing knee deep in the water, waiting for that one day we will see Him in all of His Glory. If you are going to win and be successful everyday, you have to always talk the Word of God, Meditate on it consistently and put the Word to work by activating the real you - your faith. 

Further Scripture Study: Philippians 4:9 KJV

Declare This: Dear Father, as You have instructed; I will always Talk the Word, Meditate on it, and Do the Word without hesitation. My faith is propelled and activated to win everyday of my life in Jesus name Amen.