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Courageous Crossings:

Lessons from the Life of Joshua

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Series BIG IDEA:

Courageous Crossings is a 6-week journey through the book of Joshua, inviting us to trust God through seasons of transition, testing, and new beginnings. As we follow Joshua and the people of Israel, we’ll discover that courage is not the absence of fear—it’s obedience in the face of it.

This daily reading plan pairs with the sermon series, offering Scripture, reflections, and questions to help you hear God’s voice, remember His promises, and respond in faith—even in the land between.

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Week 1: The Land Between

Theme: God shapes His people in seasons of uncertainty—not to punish them, but to prepare them. The wilderness isn’t wasted. It’s in the land between—after deliverance but before fulfillment—that God does some of His most important work. When life feels uncertain, delayed, or disoriented, it’s easy to assume something has gone wrong. But in Scripture, we see a different pattern: God often uses in-between seasons to refine identity, deepen trust, and reframe vision. The wilderness wasn’t Israel’s destination—but it was their formation ground. God didn’t lead them there to crush them, but to prepare them for the weight of the promise ahead. In your own in-between moments, what if God isn’t absent—but present, shaping you into someone who can carry what He’s about to give?

Day 1: The Gap Between Promise and Possession

Read:  Joshua 1:1–9

After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. 4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. 5 No one will be able to stand 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.6 Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.
7 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; 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.9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Reflection:
Joshua stands on the edge of transition. Moses is gone. The wilderness is behind. The promise lies ahead. And yet, God doesn’t rush him into action—He reminds him of His presence, His promises, and His commands. Joshua is not stepping into new ground alone; he is stepping forward with God's Word in his mouth and God’s presence at his side.

Key Thought:
The “land between” isn’t wasted. It’s God’s workshop.

Reflection Questions:
Where do you need courage right now to obey what God has already made clear?

Day 2: God Led You Here on Purpose

Read:   Deuteronomy 8:1–5

Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors.2 Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. 3 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. 4 Your clothes did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years. 5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.

Reflection: This passage reframes the wilderness years. What seemed like a setback was actually a setup—for humility, dependency, and maturity. God let them hunger, not to harm them, but to teach them that His Word was more vital than bread. God’s goal wasn’t to get them to the land quickly—it was to shape them into people who could steward His blessing when they arrived.

Key Thought: The wilderness isn’t just a delay—it’s divine development.

Reflection Questions:
What lesson or habit might God be trying to establish in your “in between” season?

Day 3: When Complaint Replaces Vision

Read:  Numbers 11:1–6
 Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the Lord burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. 2 When the people cried out to Moses, he prayed to the Lord and the fire died down. 3 So that place was called Taberah,[a] because fire from the Lord had burned among them.

Quail From the Lord
4 The rabble with them began to crave other food, and again the Israelites started wailingand said, “If only we had meat to eat! 5 We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. 6 But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!”

Reflection: The Israelites remembered Egypt with nostalgia, not accuracy. Hardship in the present distorted their memory of the past. Rather than trusting God to provide, they let craving become complaining—and it spread like wildfire. God hears our pain, but complaint that refuses to trust becomes rebellion. The land between reveals whether we worship God—or just comfort.

Key Thought: Behind every complaint, there’s a dormant vision for something better.

Reflection Questions:
Are there places in your life where discontent is drowning out what God has promised?

Day 4: Today, If You Hear His Voice

Read:  Hebrews 3:7–19

7 So, as the Holy Spirit says:
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the wilderness, where your ancestors tested and tried me, though for forty years they saw what I did.
1That is why I was angry with that generation; I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known my ways.’
11 So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’
12 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. 14 We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end. 15 As has just been said:
“Today, if you hear his voice,  do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.”
16 Who were they who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt?17 And with whom was he angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies perished in the wilderness? 18 And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest if not to those who disobeyed? 19 So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief.


Reflection:  The New Testament frames the wilderness generation as a warning and an invitation. What kept them out of the promise wasn’t just rebellion—it was unbelief. Every day is a chance to soften your heart, hear God’s voice, and respond with trust. The land between is dangerous when we harden—but sacred when we listen.

Key Thought: You can’t inherit God’s promises with a hardened heart.

Reflection Questions:
What would “softening your heart” look like today?

Day 5: Remember How He Led You

Read:  Deuteronomy 1:26–36

 But you were unwilling to go up; you rebelled against the command of the Lord your God.27 You grumbled in your tents and said, “The Lord hates us; so he brought us out of Egypt to deliver us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us. 28 Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt in fear. They say, ‘The people are stronger and tallerthan we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the sky. We even saw the Anakites there.’”
29 Then I said to you, “Do not be terrified; do not be afraid of them. 30 The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as he did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes,31 and in the wilderness. There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.”
32 In spite of this, you did not trust in the Lord your God, 33 who went ahead of you on your journey, in fire by night and in a cloud by day, to search out places for you to camp and to show you the way you should go.
3When the Lord heard what you said, he was angry and solemnly swore: 35 “No one from this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your ancestors, 36 except Calebson of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land he set his feet on, because he followed the Lord wholeheartedly.”

Reflection:  Even after miracles, the people refused to trust. Fear overshadowed memory. But Caleb—and later Joshua—held onto what God had said. They saw giants, too. But they chose to believe God was bigger. God honors those who remember and rely on His faithfulness—especially in the land between.

Key Thought: Key Thought: Remembering what God has done builds faith for what He will do.

Reflection Questions:
What are three ways God has led or provided for you in past seasons?

Day 6: Faith in the Middle of the Mess

Read:  Numbers 14:1–10

That night all the members of the community raised their voices and wept aloud. 2 All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, “If only we had died in Egypt! Or in this wilderness! 3 Why is the Lord bringing us to this land only to let us fall by the sword? Our wives and children will be taken as plunder. Wouldn’t it be better for us to go back to Egypt?” 4 And they said to each other, “We should choose a leader and go back to Egypt.”
5 Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown in front of the whole Israelite assembly gathered there. 6 Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had explored the land, tore their clothes 7 and said to the entire Israelite assembly, “The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. 8 If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us. 9 Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will devour them. Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with us. Do not be afraid of them.”
10 But the whole assembly talked about stoning them. Then the glory of the Lord appeared at the tent of meeting to all the Israelites.


Reflection: The people wept, rebelled, and talked of turning back. But Joshua and Caleb tore their clothes and spoke faith in the face of fear. The land between had crushed the crowd—but it refined the faithful. Sometimes, faith looks like being the minority voice that still believes God is able.

Key Thought:  Faith is often lonely before it’s victorious.

Reflection Questions:
Where do you need to speak faith even if you feel outnumbered?

Day  7: What Is God Doing In You?

Read:  James 1:2–4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds,3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Reflection: Trials test more than your patience—they test your character. But when you persevere, something deeper is happening: maturity, endurance, and wholeness. The land between is God’s classroom, and the goal is not just to get through it—but to come out transformed on the other side.

Key Thought:  God doesn’t waste wilderness—He uses it to build something in us that comfort never could.

Reflection Questions:
How is God shaping who you’re becoming through what you’re walking through?



Week 2: Saved: For God Knows What

Theme: Theme: Salvation is more than an escape from something bad; it’s an entrance into something greater. God doesn’t just deliver us—He invites us into purpose, partnership, and promise. This week, we’ll explore how freedom in Christ sets the stage for faithful obedience, courageous participation, and the living as people of God’s presence. As we trace Joshua’s call to strength and courage, we’ll reflect on how God is calling us to go—into places of influence, obedience, and service—with His Word in our mouths and His Spirit living in us.

Day 1: God Sets Us Free to Set Us Apart

Read:  Joshua 1:1–6; Galatians 5:1, 13–14; Exodus 6:6–7


Reflection:
Joshua 1 opens with a thunderclap: “Moses my servant is dead.” A generation has passed, but God’s purpose remains. The people have been delivered from Egypt, but freedom wasn’t the end—it was the beginning. Verse 6 contains the first mention of the land as their “inheritance.” This is grace in action—God not only sets them free, He sets them apart for a purpose. Galatians 5 echoes this: we are not set free to indulge the flesh, but to serve in love. In Exodus 6, God’s intention was always fourfold: I will bring you out… I will free you… I will redeem you… I will take you as my own. This is the arc of both Israel’s and our redemption.

Reflection Questions:
Am I only thanking God for what He delivered me from, or am I embracing what He’s calling me into?
How has my understanding of freedom been shaped more by comfort than calling?

Day 2: Chosen, but Choosing

Read:   Deuteronomy 7:6–9; John 15:16; Romans 12:1–2

Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors.2 Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. 3 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. 4 Your clothes did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years. 5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.

Reflection:
God’s choosing of Israel was never random—it was covenantal. He chose them not because of their size or strength, but because of His love. Yet to walk in that covenant, they had to choose obedience. Jesus echoes this in John 15:16—“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit.” In Romans 12, Paul tells believers that their response to mercy is to offer their bodies as living sacrifices. Deliverance invites consecration. Chosen people must choose to live set apart.

Reflection Questions:
How am I responding to God’s choosing?
In what area is God asking me to live more intentionally set apart?


Day 3: God's Promises Require My Participation

Read:  Joshua 1:7–8; James 1:22–25; Matthew 7:24–27


Reflection:
In verse 7, the tone shifts. Inheritance is promised, but participation is prescribed. Strength and courage are not emotional suggestions—they’re spiritual necessities. God tells Joshua to obey the law carefully and completely. James 1 is an almost mirror image: hearing the Word is not enough—we must do what it says. Matthew 7 reinforces this in Jesus’ parable of the wise builder: the one who hears and puts His words into practice is the one who stands. God gives promises, but we step into them through obedience.

Reflection Questions:
Am I obeying what God has already revealed—or just waiting for new instructions?
How does obedience deepen my confidence in God's promises?

Day 4: Scripture in My Mouth, Meditation in My Mind

Read:  Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:1–3; 2 Timothy 3:16–17

7 So, as the Holy Spirit says:
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the wilderness, where your ancestors tested and tried me, though for forty years they saw what I did.
1That is why I was angry with that generation; I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known my ways.’
11 So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’
12 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. 14 We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end. 15 As has just been said:
“Today, if you hear his voice,  do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.”
16 Who were they who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt?17 And with whom was he angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies perished in the wilderness? 18 And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest if not to those who disobeyed? 19 So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief.


Reflection:
Success in the kingdom is not measured by productivity but by proximity to the Word. God tells Joshua to mutter the law—speak it aloud, rehearse it continually. Psalm 1 paints a portrait of blessing: the one who meditates day and night is like a tree planted by streams of water. Paul affirms this in 2 Timothy: Scripture trains and equips us for every good work.

Reflection Questions:
When was the last time I truly meditated on Scripture—not just read it?
What verse could I keep “on my lips” this week?


Day 5: Courage Doesn’t Come from Within

Read:  : Joshua 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:6–8; Isaiah 41:10

Reflection:  
“Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you.” This is not a pep talk—it’s a promise that becomes an anchor for the people of God. Courage in Scripture never comes from human abilities alone. It flows from the presence of God into our lives, helping us resolve to live in obedience to Him.. In 2 Timothy, Paul reminds Timothy to fan into flame the gift of God—because “God has not given us a spirit of fear.” Isaiah declares, “Do not fear, for I am with you.” Every “go” of God is backed by a promise: “I will be with you.”

Key Thought: Key Thought: Remembering what God has done builds faith for what He will do.

Reflection Questions:
Where am I hesitating because I feel unqualified?
What promise of God’s presence do I need to rehearse today?


Day 6: Inheritance Is Not Automatic

Read: Numbers 13:25–33; Hebrews 10:35–39; Ephesians 1:18

Reflection:
Joshua had been here before. As a spy, he saw the land—but fear kept the people from entering. The promise didn’t change—but their willingness to possess it did. The NT echoes this tension. Hebrews warns us not to shrink back. Ephesians reminds us that spiritual sight is required to know the hope and inheritance that belong to the saints. It’s possible to be delivered and still die in the wilderness—never walking in what God had prepared. Inheritance is not earned, but it must be embraced.

Reflection Questions:
What fear has kept me from entering a new season?
Am I content with proximity to promise—or am I stepping in?

Day  7: Saved for Something Greater

Read:  Titus 2:11–14; 1 Peter 2:9–10; Philippians 2:12–13

Reflection: 
Grace not only saves—it guides. Titus 2 says God’s grace teaches us to say “no” to ungodliness and “yes” to lives marked by purpose and purity. Peter reminds believers: you are chosen, royal, holy, set apart to declare His praises. And Paul ties it together—work out your salvation… because God is at work in you. Salvation isn’t just an exit from sin—it’s an entrance into service.

Reflection Questions:
Am I living a “saved-from” life or a “saved-for” life?
What is one act of service or obedience I can step into this week?


Week 3: Unlikely Heroes

Theme: This week, we encounter one of the most surprising and powerful chapters in the book of Joshua. Behind enemy lines, through the eyes of an unlikely heroine named Rahab, we see the heart of God on full display. A prostitute in a pagan city becomes a prophetic voice of faith, a protector of God's people, and a participant in the redemptive storyline of Scripture. Through her story, we’re reminded that God is always working—even in places where He seems absent. We discover that no one is beyond the reach of His grace. And we learn that our past doesn’t disqualify us from being used powerfully in the future. This week’s reading will challenge our assumptions, enlarge our view of God’s mercy, and deepen our trust in His ability to redeem what seems broken beyond repair. God makes champions out of underdogs—and He’s still doing it today!

Day 1:  God at Work in Unlikely Places and People

Read:  Joshua 2:1-3; John 5:17; Genesis 50:20; Isaiah 55:8-9


Reflection:
Reflect: God sends His spies into Jericho—not just to gather intel but to bring redemption. Instead of finding a secure informant among city leaders, they end up in the home of Rahab—a prostitute. It seems like a misstep, but this is how the kingdom moves: in the margins, among the overlooked. What looks accidental is often intentional with God. He’s always at work, even in the places and people we might dismiss. God doesn’t work within our comfort zones—He works in the broken places to reveal His glory.

Reflection Questions:
Where might God be working in places or people I’ve overlooked?
How can I stay open to God’s plan, even when it looks different that I expected?


Day 2: Faith in the Midst of Fear

Read:   Joshua 2:4-7; Hebrews 11:31; Psalm 27:1-3; Romans 10:17

Reflection:
Rahab hides the spies and misleads the king’s men—not out of rebellion but out of faith. She has heard enough to believe. Faith is not always polished. Sometimes it looks like hiding spies on your roof and sending soldiers in the wrong direction. In the tension between fear and faith, Rahab chooses allegiance to a God she’s only heard rumors of. Her actions reveal that faith doesn’t require full understanding—only full surrender.

Reflection Questions:
In what ways am I being invited to act in faith even when I don’t have all the answers?
Do I let fear shape my decisions more than faith?

Day 3: The God Whose Fame Brings Fear and Faith

Read:  Joshua 2:8-11; Exodus 15:13-16; Romans 10:14-17; Psalm 145:6-12

Reflection:
Rahab’s confession is stunning: “We have heard… and our hearts melted in fear.” What she heard about God helped her see beyond her past. God’s reputation preceded Him. Rahab believed not because of what she saw but because of what she heard. This is how God works—His fame spreads and calls people to respond. While Jericho trembled in terror, Rahab responded with trust. Faith often begins with a simple testimony—and God wants to write yours into his master plan, too.

Reflection Questions:
What stories of God’s faithfulness have shaped my faith?
How am I making God’s fame known in my world?

Day 4: Grace for the Disqualified

Read:  Joshua 2:12-14; Luke 7:36-50; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Ephesians 2:8-10

Reflection:
Rahab makes a plea: “Show me kindness.” She doesn’t bargain based on her merits—she appeals to mercy. The beauty of grace is that it’s not earned; it’s extended freely. In the kingdom of God, your past doesn’t disqualify you—God’s grace redefines you. The spies honor her request because of her faith and faithfulness. What the world discredits, God redeems. Rahab isn’t just spared—she’s grafted into the story of salvation.

Reflection Questions:
Have I believed the lie that my past disqualifies me from God’s plan?
Where might God be inviting me to extend grace to others who seem disqualified?

Day 5: The Scarlet Cord of Redemption

Read:  Joshua 2:15-21; Exodus 12:21-28; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Romans 8:28

Reflection:  
The scarlet cord in Rahab’s window echoes the blood on the doorframes during Passover. It’s a sign—a thread of hope—that her household is covered, included, and saved. That cord becomes a symbol of God's mercy reaching into a life marked by brokenness. In the same way, Christ’s blood marks us as those who belong to Him. God weaves redemption into every life that hangs on to His promise. What began as a hiding place ends as a holy place. The thread of salvation still runs through the most unlikely stories.

Key Thought: Key Thought: Remembering what God has done builds faith for what He will do.

Reflection Questions:
What “scarlet cord” moments can I point to in my story—evidence of God’s rescue?
How does Rahab’s redemption deepen my understanding of Christ’s sacrifice and his inclusion of sinners into his eternal plan of salvation?


Day 6: God Writes New Endings

Read: Joshua 2:22-24; Matthew 1:1-6; Isaiah 43:18-19; 2 Corinthians 5:17

Reflection:
Rahab’s story doesn’t end in Jericho. It continues through her inclusion in the lineage of Jesus. From prostitute to progenitor of the Messiah—only God can do that! God doesn’t consult your past before writing your future. He draws straight with crooked lines. The spies return with a report not about Rahab’s reputation but about God’s faithfulness. What if your obedience today is the beginning of a new legacy tomorrow?

Reflection Questions:
Am I letting God write a new ending to my story—or am I still clinging to the past?
What legacy of faith am I building through my trust and obedience?

Day  7: Unlikely Heroes

Read:  Joshua 2 (entire chapter); James 2:25; Titus 3:3-7; Philippians 1:6

Reflection: 
Reflect: Rahab is mentioned three times in the New Testament—not as a footnote, but as a faith example. Her story reminds us that God isn’t looking for perfect resumes—He’s looking for surrendered hearts. The kingdom is filled with unlikely heroes: broken people who believe big and obey boldly. Rahab’s scarlet cord still waves as a banner of hope for all who think they’re too far gone. If God can use Rahab, He can use you.

Reflection Questions:
Who might God be calling me to reach or include that I’ve written off?
What step of bold faith will I take this week—knowing God uses unlikely heroes?


Week 4: Let's Go

Theme: When God calls us to take ground, He often leads us through moments that challenge our sight, stretch our faith, and demand our obedience. In Joshua 3, the people of Israel prepare to cross the Jordan River at flood stage—an impossible obstacle without divine intervention. But this wasn’t about water levels; it was about trusting God and His promises. The Ark of the Covenant went ahead of them—reminding us that God wants to go before us. As we face our own “flood stage” moments, this week’s readings will remind us that following God means moving forward in faith—even when the outcome isn’t obvious. The breakthrough doesn’t happen before we take the first step—it’s the result of us willing to get our feet wet!

Day 1: Following God Into the Unknown

Read: Joshua 3:1–4, Exodus 33:12–17, John 10:4, Proverbs 16:9


Reflection:
 Before crossing the Jordan, Joshua tells the people to follow the Ark of the Covenant because “you have never been this way before.” God often leads us into unfamiliar territory to teach us trust. He doesn’t ask us to navigate it alone—His presence goes before us. Moses once prayed, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not lead us up from here.” That kind of dependency is still essential for God’s people today. Are you allowing Him to lead, or are you still asking Him to follow your plans?

Reflection Questions:
Where in your life is God asking you to follow without a clear roadmap?
Do you truly believe His presence is enough to lead you through the unknown?


Day 2: Set Apart for Something Greater

Read:   Joshua 3:5, Romans 12:1–2, 2 Timothy 2:21, Psalm 24:3–6

Reflection:
Joshua’s instruction to the people was clear: “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” Preparation precedes participation in the miraculous. Consecration means setting yourself apart—heart, mind, and will—so that you’re ready when God moves. Sanctification is more than behavior modification; it’s about being ready to respond in obedience when opportunity comes.

Reflection Questions:
What does “consecration” look like in your life this week?
Are there distractions or habits that are keeping you from being spiritually ready?

Day 3: Obedience Before The Outcome is Obvious

Read:  Joshua 3:6–8, Luke 5:4–6, John 2:5, Deuteronomy 31:6

Reflection:
God’s instructions to Joshua weren’t strategic in the natural—they were spiritual. Tell the priests to carry the Ark and step into the water. The water won’t part until their feet are wet. That’s the essence of faith: obedience before evidence. From Jesus telling Peter to cast the nets again, to Mary saying, “Do whatever He tells you,” we learn that faith-filled action activates breakthrough.

Reflection Questions:
Are you waiting for conditions to be perfect before obeying God?
What is God asking you to do that doesn’t make logical sense but requires trust?


Day 4:  Following God During Floodstage

Read:  Joshua 3:9–13, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:6–8, Psalm 37:23

Reflection:
Joshua reminds the people: “You will know that the living God is among you” when He drives out the obstacles ahead. The flooded Jordan was a barrier—but it became the backdrop for a miracle. The presence of God didn’t eliminate the river; it transformed the obstacle into an opportunity. When we walk by faith and not by sight, we learn that God often does His greatest work in moments that feel impossible.

Reflection Questions:
What’s the “flood stage” in your life right now that you need God to part?
How is He inviting you to take a first step in faith today?


Day 5: Stepping Out and Stepping In

Read:  Joshua 3:14–17, James 2:14–17, Matthew 14:28–31, Philippians 3:12–14

Reflection:  
Before the people of Israel stepped out of the desert for the promised land, they had to step into the river. When they did, the waters parted. It didn’t happen beforehand—it happened in motion. James reminds us that faith without action is dead. Peter got wet, but he also walked on water. Courage doesn’t wait for clarity; it trusts in the character of God and takes the step in faith. What God calls you to, He carries you through.

Key Thought: Key Thought: Remembering what God has done builds faith for what He will do.

Reflection Questions:
What’s keeping you in the boat when Jesus is calling you to step out?
Is your faith currently observing and waiting for a more “opportune” time before moving?


Day 6:  He Makes A Way Where There Seems to Be No Way

Read: Joshua 3 (full chapter), Psalm 77:14–20, Isaiah 43:1–2, Romans 8:31–39

Reflection:
The story of Joshua 3 is a reminder that the God who parted the Red Sea also parted the Jordan. He is not limited by circumstance or time. He makes a way where there is no way. Whether through water, fire, or wilderness—He is with His people. You are never alone, and no opposition can stand in the way of God’s presence going before you.

Reflection Questions:
How have you seen God make a way for you in the past?
What would change in your life if you believed He was already going ahead of you?


Day  7: Don’t Forget How Far He’s Brought You 

Read: Joshua 4:1–9, Psalm 103:1–5, Deuteronomy 6:10–12, Revelation 12:11

Reflection: 
After the crossing, God instructs Joshua to take stones from the Jordan and build a memorial. Why? Because we’re prone to forget. Our faith is strengthened when we remember what God has done. Testimonies aren’t just stories—they are reminders of what’s possible when God leads and we obey.

Reflection Questions:
What markers of God’s faithfulness can you point to in your life?
How are you building reminders that keep your faith grounded for future steps?


Week 5: Return to Gilgal

Summary:
When God brought the Israelites across the Jordan River and into the Promised Land, He commanded them to build a memorial of twelve stones taken from the riverbed. This moment at Gilgal marked not only God’s faithfulness but also the people’s recommitment to the covenant. As we look at this chapter in Israel’s story, we’re reminded of the power of remembering what God has done, the importance of passing down those stories, and the invitation to begin again with a renewed heart. This week, we’ll revisit the meaning of memorials, testimonies, and transformation, and return to Gilgal in our own spiritual journey.

Day 1: Stones That Still Speak

Read: Joshua 4:1–7, Psalm 145:4–7, Deuteronomy 6:6–9, Luke 22:19

Reflection:
God instructed the Israelites to take twelve stones from the Jordan and build a memorial so future generations would ask, “What do these stones mean?” Our faith is not only personal—it’s generational. Memorials are meant to speak across time, reminding us and our children that God is a miracle-working, promise-keeping God. The cross. Communion. Even our personal testimonies. These are living stones we’re called to carry.

Reflection Questions:
What memorials in your life remind you of God’s faithfulness?
How are you helping the next generation remember who God is?

Day 2:  Don’t Forget!

Read:   Psalm 77:7–14, Joshua 4:8–9, Exodus 12:24–27, Revelation 2:4–5

Reflection:
When we forget what God has done, we are prone to doubt what He will do. Spiritual amnesia leads to atrophy. The Israelites pulled stones from the center of the river—the very place where God’s power held back the water. Those moments in the middle of the mess become the source of future testimonies. When doubts creep in, we must return to what God commands us to remember.

Reflection Questions:
What miracles from your past have you stopped remembering?
How can you actively rehearse God’s works in your life?


Day 3: The Power of Your Story

Read:  Joshua 4:10–24, Acts 1:8, Psalm 66:16, 2 Corinthians 1:3–7

Reflection:
God doesn’t waste the trenches. Our most difficult moments often become the most powerful stories. When you’ve walked through something difficult—loss, recovery, breakthrough—you’re given a testimony that can help someone else walk through it, too. Testimonies don’t just happen—they’re forged through trust that can only come from being in the trenches.

Reflection Questions:
Who in your life needs to hear part of your story?
What story of God’s faithfulness is He calling you to share?

Day 4:  Renew Your Covenant

Read:  Joshua 5:1–2, Genesis 17:9–14, Colossians 2:11–12, Romans 6:3–6

Reflection:
Before entering the land fully, the Israelites were circumcised, renewing a sign of the covenant that had been neglected for 40 years while they wandered in the wilderness. God called them back to obedience to Him, back to their identity in Him, back to belonging to Him. For believers today, baptism serves as a public reminder that we belong to God. As people of the covenant, God has given us His Holy Spirit to confirm our adoption into His family and secure our eternity in heaven.

Reflection Questions:
Is there a spiritual step of obedience God is calling you to revisit?
Do you need to recommit to Christ in a specific area of your life?


Day 5: He Rolls Away Our Guilt and Shame!

Read:  Joshua 5:3–9, Isaiah 43:18–19, Micah 7:18–19, Hebrews 8:12

Reflection:  
Gilgal means “rolling.” At this place, God declared He had “rolled away” the shame of Egypt. The spiritual weight of slavery—of sin and fear—was lifted. For us, Jesus rolls away our shame. Our guilt. Our past. Not so we can dwell on who we used to be, but so we can live out everything He’s called us to be.

Reflection Questions:
What shame or regret do you need to release to God today?
How would your life change if you believed your past no longer defined you?


Day 6:  Mark the Moment

Read: Joshua 4:1–7, Deuteronomy 4:9, 1 Samuel 7:12, Isaiah 46:9

Reflection:
 Spiritual milestones matter. They’re not about nostalgia; they’re about legacy. Marking a moment—through prayer, writing, or a physical object—becomes a declaration of trust. When we return to those markers, our faith is renewed, and our courage refueled. These become our “Gilgals.”

Reflection Questions:
What moment do you need to mark this week as a memorial?
How will you endeavor to remember what God has done?

Day  7:  From Memory to Movement

Read: JJoshua 4:24, Matthew 28:18–20, Psalm 105:1–5, Romans 10:14–17

Reflection: 
The purpose of remembering God’s faithfulness is not to stand still in nostalgia,  but to step forward in mission. Like Israel, we are called to be witnesses—people who remember what God has done and then tell the world about it. Jesus echoed this in His final words before ascending: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19). Testimony becomes mission. The memorial stones of Gilgal weren’t meant to be museum pieces; they were mission tools—conversation starters, faith builders, legacy makers. If you’re wondering what God wants to do with your story, start by sharing it. Someone is waiting on the other side of your obedience. Someone’s breakthrough may come through your boldness to remember out loud.

Reflection Questions:
What part of your story might help someone this week?
What area of your life do you need to move forward with renewed courage?



Week 6: When God Doesn’t Make Sense

Summary:
There will be moments in your faith journey when God’s instructions seem illogical, delayed, or even silly. The story of Jericho reminds us that reverence comes before victory, obedience comes before understanding, and praise often precedes the breakthrough we need most. Even when God doesn’t explain Himself, He’s still fighting for you. This week, we walk through what it means to live surrendered, trust silently, and shout boldly—even before the walls fall.

Day 1: When God Doesn’t Make Sense


Read: Joshua 5:13–6:1, Isaiah 55:8–9, Romans 11:33–36, Proverbs 3:5–6


Reflection:
Reflect: There are moments in life when God’s instructions seem to defy logic. Marching in silence for six days instead of attacking? It didn’t make sense militarily. But it made perfect sense spiritually. God’s ways are higher. Trusting Him doesn’t mean we understand everything—it means we believe He does. The Commander of the Lord’s Army didn’t come to take sides, but to take over. Surrendering to Him is always the wisest move we can make, even when His plan isn’t clear.


Reflection Questions:
What battle do I need to step back from so the Lord can fight for me?
What is one step of surrender I can take today?

Day 2:  Shoes Off, Heart Open


Read: Joshua 5:13–15, Exodus 3:1–6, Hebrews 12:28–29, James 4:10


Reflection:
Before Joshua could lead the army into battle, he had to kneel in reverence. Taking off his sandals wasn’t just about physical posture—it was about spiritual readiness. Holiness demands humility. And true courage is born from surrender. God often calls us to a "shoes-off" lifestyle—one that starts with awe, embraces surrender, and lives in daily reliance. Before we fight any battle, we must first bow in reverence.


Reflection Questions:
How can I take your “shoes off” this week to show my dependence on God?
What does reverence mean to me? How does reverence help me stay connected to God?

Day 3: When Obedience Feels Awkward
 The Power of Your Story

Read:  Joshua 6:1–10, 1 Corinthians 1:27–29, Hebrews 11:1–7, 2 Corinthians 5:7


Reflection:
Reflect: Imagine being an Israelite warrior—ready for battle, yet commanded to silently march around a wall. No weapons raised, no taunts thrown, no plan explained. Just walking in silence. God was doing something in their obedience that they couldn’t yet see. Sometimes our faith will make us look foolish. But with God, silent steps are never wasted steps. Trust grows in the stillness.


Reflection Questions:
Is there an area where I’m being asked to obey God even though it feels foolish?
What’s one “silent step” I need to take in faith today to move forward?

Day 4:  Sacred Silence

Read:  Ecclesiastes 3:7, Psalm 46:10, Lamentations 3:25–26, Luke 1:18–22

Reflection:
Reflect: There’s a power in sacred silence. Not the silence of fear, but of faith. In a culture addicted to noise and constant commentary, God sometimes invites us into quiet obedience. Silence creates space for God’s voice to be the loudest in the room. As Israel marched in silence, their obedience became a statement louder than any war cry.


Reflection Questions:
How can I practice sacred silence this week?
What distractions or noise need to be silenced so I can hear from Him?

Day 5: Shout Before You See

Read: Joshua 6:15–20, Hebrews 11:30, Romans 4:18–21, John 11:38–44


Reflection:  
Faith shouts before the walls fall. It praises before the breakthrough. Israel’s final lap around Jericho wasn’t a victory lap—it was a faith lap. Their shout wasn’t about hype; it was about hope. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do in the middle of your waiting is worship. Don’t wait for the walls to fall to praise—praise now.


Key Thought: Key Thought: Remembering what God has done builds faith for what He will do.

Reflection Questions:
Will I praise God before I see the breakthrough?
Where is God asking me to shout in faith today?

Day 6:  Worship as a Weapon

Read: 2 Chronicles 20:1–22, Acts 16:25–26, Psalm 149:1–9, Ephesians 6:10–18


Reflection:
Reflect: Worship isn’t a warm-up to the battle—it is the battle. When we praise, we wield a spiritual weapon like no other. In both the Old and New Testaments, we see how singing and praise unlocked the power and presence of God. Paul and Silas weren’t praising in the jail cell because they were free—they were praising because God was worthy. And in doing so, the chains broke and the foundations were shaken.


Reflection Questions:
Is my praise based on my situation or my Savior?
What’s one area where I need to worship instead of worry?

Day  7:  Trusting When God Is Silent


Read: Read: Isaiah 30:15–18, John 11:1–6, Psalm 13:1–6, Romans 8:24–28


Reflection: 
Sometimes God’s silence feels like absence. But silence is not a sign of abandonment—it’s often the setting for our deepest formation. When God doesn’t make sense, His character still stands. Jesus waited before going to Lazarus. Why? Because a deeper glory was at work. What feels like a delay is often divine preparation.


Reflection Questions:
How can silence be an act of faith and dependence on God?
Am I trusting in what I feel lately, or in who God is?


Week 7: Hiding in Plain Sight

Summary:
This week, we follow Joshua 7 and the sobering story of Achan—an account of hidden sin, corporate consequences, and the grace of God that still shines in the shadow of judgment. Scripture is clear: God gives us the freedom to make our choices, but not the power to control their consequences. Sin thrives in secrecy, but confession invites God’s covering and restoration. The story of Achan points forward to Jesus, who died not to bury us in our guilt, but to be buried because of it. Each day this week, you will be invited to walk in the light, reject the lie that “my sin only affects me,” and embrace the freedom that comes from uncovering what God is ready to redeem.

Day 1: The Cost of Compromise

Read: Joshua 7:1–5; Galatians 6:7–8; Numbers 32:23; Proverbs 14:12

Reflection:
Reflect: Israel’s defeat at Ai wasn’t because of military weakness but because of moral compromise. Achan’s secret theft didn’t just affect him—it weakened the entire community. Scripture warns that we reap what we sow. Sin promises pleasure but delivers pain; it overpromises and underdelivers every time. Private disobedience often becomes public devastation, and the longer we hide it, the greater the cost. God’s call to holiness isn’t for His control but for our protection.


Reflection Questions:
Is there any area of compromise in your life that could harm more than just you?
What might it look like to “sow to please the Spirit” in this season?

Day 2:  The Lie of Isolation

Read:   Joshua 7:6–9; Genesis 3:8–10; Psalm 32:3–4; 1 Peter 5:8–9


Reflection:
Reflect: After Israel’s defeat, Joshua was devastated and confused. Achan, meanwhile, remained silent, isolated by his own secret. That’s how sin works: it isolates, convinces us we’re the only ones struggling, and tells us we’re safer in the dark. But the silence only multiplies the shame. God’s design is community, where confession and accountability lead to restoration. Spiritual isolation is the enemy’s playground; connection is God’s gift to protect us.


Reflection Questions:
Have you ever believed the lie that your sin “only affects you”?
Who in your life can you be truly honest with about your struggles?

Day 3:  What You Cover, God Will Uncover

Read: Joshua 7:10–15; Luke 12:2–3; Psalm 90:8; Hebrews 4:13


Reflection:
God calls Joshua to confront the sin in the camp, not out of cruelty, but because restoration requires humility, confession, and repentance. Our human instinct is to hide, but God’s heart is to heal. He does not desire to allow what destroys us to bury us forever. The same light that reveals sin is the light that leads to freedom. While exposure may be painful, it is the doorway to grace and healing.


Reflection Questions:
What might you be tempted to keep hidden from God or others?
How have you experienced God’s exposure as an act of love rather than punishment?

Day 4:  What You Uncover, God Will Cover

Read:  Read: Joshua 7:16–21; 1 John 1:5–9; Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 1:18


Reflection:
Achan’s confession came too late to avoid the consequences, but it reminds us of the power of honesty before God. When we confess, we agree with God about our sin, and in His mercy, He covers us with the righteousness of Christ. God’s goal in confrontation is always restoration. Confession is the invitation for Him to replace our guilt with His grace.


Reflection Questions:
How can you make confession a more regular practice in your life?
What does it mean to you that God is “faithful and just” to forgive?

Day 5: Jesus Died for What We Tried to Hide

Read:  Read: Joshua 7:22–26; Hosea 2:15; Romans 5:6–11; 2 Corinthians 5:21


Reflection:  
Achan died for his sin, but Jesus died for ours. The Valley of Achor—“Valley of Trouble”—became a place of judgment for Achan, but Hosea promises that God can turn that valley into a door of hope. At the cross, Jesus took the death sentence we deserved, offering us life instead. This is why we don’t have to keep hiding—our shame has been nailed to the cross.


Key Thought: Key Thought: Remembering what God has done builds faith for what He will do.

Reflection Questions:
How does knowing Jesus took your place change the way you deal with sin?
Where do you need God to turn a “valley of trouble” into a “door of hope” in your life?

Day 6:  Sunlight is the Best Disinfectant

Read: Read: Ephesians 5:8–14; John 3:19–21; Psalm 139:23–24; James 5:16


Reflection:
Sin grows in the dark but dies in the light. The longer it stays hidden, the more it spreads. God invites us into the light, not to shame us, but to heal us. Confession to God brings forgiveness, and confession to trusted believers brings freedom. Like sunlight to infection, God’s truth and grace disinfect the soul.


Reflection Questions:
What fears keep you from bringing something into the light?
Who could you invite into your journey for accountability and prayer?

Day  7:  From Guilt to Grace

Read: Romans 8:1–4; Colossians 2:13–15; Micah 7:18–19; Psalm 103:8–12


Reflection: 
The story of Achan ends in judgment, but the story of Jesus ends in resurrection. In Christ, there is now no condemnation. God hurls our sins into the depths of the sea and remembers them no more. When we stop hiding and step into His grace, shame loses its grip, and freedom becomes our reality. The cross transforms guilt into grace, and grace transforms us into people who walk in the light, even as He is in the light.


Reflection Questions:
How does Romans 8:1 bring comfort to you today?
In what ways have you seen God transform guilt into grace in your life?


Week 8: Keep Your Receipts

Summary:
This week, we step into the valley between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, where Joshua leads the people in a powerful covenant renewal. On one side rises the barren slopes of Ebal, where the curses were pronounced. On the other stands the fertile, cultivated slopes of Gerizim, where the blessings were proclaimed. An altar was built. The Law was written in stone. The covenant terms were read aloud so there would be no confusion about who God is, what He requires, and what He promised. Just like a receipt preserves the details of an exchange, this moment preserved the truth of God’s covenant with His people. In Christ, we hold an even greater receipt. The cross proves that what God promised has been delivered, that the debt of sin is fully settled, and that every blessing we receive comes from His hand. The victories we remember become the courage we carry into whatever lies ahead..

Day 1: A Record That Cannot Be Altered (Monday)

Read: Joshua 8:30–35; Deuteronomy 27:1–8; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35

Reflection:
Joshua’s first act after victory was not to plan the next battle, but to obey God’s command to renew the covenant. On Mount Ebal, the words of the Law were written “very clearly” on stones. This served as a permanent record that could not be erased. God’s Word serves as the ultimate receipt of His promises and expectations. Just as a written contract preserves the terms of an agreement, God’s written Word keeps the record straight about who He is, who we are, and what He has pledged to do.

Reflection Questions:
Do you believe that God’s will for your life is found in His Word?
What promise or promises do you need to appropriate to your life this week?

Day 2:  Proof of God’s Covenant (Tuesday)

Read:   Deuteronomy 27:11–26; Joshua 24:14–18; Psalm 103:17–18

Reflection:
Standing between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim was a living illustration: one mountain barren, the other fertile. The location shouted the message: blessings for obedience, curses for rebellion. The altar built on Mount Ebal wasn’t random. God chose this location to be a place for sacrifice, showing that even in the place of cursing, He always makes a way to demonstrate His mercy. It was the permanent proof that God had delivered on His promise to bring His people into the land and to bind Himself to them in a covenant relationship.

Reflection Questions:
What “Mount Ebal” moments in your life remind you of God’s mercy in the midst of hardship?
How can remembering those moments increase your courage for today?

Day 3: Paid in Full (Wednesday)

Read: Colossians 2:13–15; John 19:28–30; Hebrews 10:10–14

Reflection:
When Jesus cried out “It is finished” (tetelestai), He used a word that was written on receipts in the ancient world to mean “Paid in full.” The cross is the ultimate receipt that gives undeniable evidence of an exchange that settled a debt we could never pay. Our sin was nailed there, and the charges against us were canceled forever. In Christ, we don’t live hoping the bill will someday be covered; we live in the confidence that it already has been paid in full!

Reflection Questions:
How does knowing your debt is fully paid change the way you approach God?
Where might you still be living as if you owe something for your salvation?

Day 4:  The Name on the Receipt (Thursday) 

Read: Galatians 6:14; Deuteronomy 8:11–18; 1 Corinthians 1:26–31

Reflection:
A receipt doesn’t just show the transaction — it shows who paid. Every blessing in our lives carries a “return address” that points back to God as the source. Israel was warned not to say, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me,” but to remember that it was the Lord who gave them everything. The same is true for us: from salvation to provision, every good thing comes from Him, and He alone deserves the recognition.

Reflection Questions:
What blessings in your life can you trace directly back to God’s hand?
How can you publicly acknowledge His name as the source?
 

Day 5: Remember to Rebuild (Friday)

Read: Joshua 4:1–9; Psalm 77:11–15; Lamentations 3:21–23

Reflection:  
Israel’s altar on Mount Ebal wasn’t for decoration — it was for remembering. It was a way to “keep the receipt” so future generations would know what God had done. In our lives, we also need to build altars of remembrance — physical, written, or spoken testimonies that outlast us. These records of God’s faithfulness are what we return to when courage runs low.

Key Thought: Key Thought: Remembering what God has done builds faith for what He will do.

Reflection Questions:
What is one “altar” you could build today to remember God’s work in your life?
Who else needs to hear the story behind it?

Day 6:  The Courage of Remembering (Saturday)

Read: Joshua 1:6–9; Psalm 27:1–3; 2 Timothy 1:7

Reflection:
Courage doesn’t come from the absence of fear. It comes from remembering God’s past faithfulness. Joshua could be strong and courageous because he carried the receipts from past victories and promises of God into every new battle. The more you remember what He’s done, the more you trust what He’s going to do.

Reflection Questions:
Which past victory from God gives you courage for your current challenge?
How can you carry that “receipt” with you daily?
 

Day  7:  Living with the Record in Hand (Sunday)

Read: Psalm 103:1–5; Revelation 5:9–13; Jude 24–25

Reflection: 
A life of worship is a life anchored in remembrance. God calls us to keep the record of His works before us, to rehearse His promises, and to delight in who He is. One day in eternity we will join the unending song that celebrates His name, the author of our salvation and perfecter of our faith. Until that day, we can walk in courage, confident in the covenant He established, assured that the price has been fully paid, and certain that every blessing flows from Him alone.

Reflection Questions:
How can you keep your “receipts” in view so you never forget God’s work in your life?
What can can you do to have a daily outlook that acknowledges His faithfulness more often?