Defeat: The Fear of Failure | Dr. David Jeremiah | Joshua 1:2-9

David Jeremiah・2 minutes read

God's commandments promise support and assistance, enabling individuals to fulfill their callings. Joshua's leadership showcases God's reassurance, preparation, and encouragement to overcome the fear of failure and succeed in his divine purpose.

Insights

  • God's commandments offer support and assistance to individuals, ensuring that they are never alone in fulfilling their calling, highlighting divine enablement in every situation.
  • Fear of failure, often rooted in personal experiences, can lead to missed opportunities and self-fulfilling prophecies, hindering success, as seen in Lyndon Baines Johnson's life and the narratives of over 200 individuals in the Bible who faced similar challenges.

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Recent questions

  • What is the significance of God's commandments?

    God's commandments serve as His enablements, promising support and assistance to individuals in fulfilling their calling.

  • How did Joshua overcome his fear of failure?

    Joshua overcame his fear of failure through God's constant presence, divine reassurance, and encouragement to be strong and courageous.

  • What challenges did Joshua face as a leader?

    Joshua faced challenges like entering Canaan, dealing with enemies, providing for the people, and addressing discipline issues in his camp.

  • How did God prepare Joshua for his leadership role?

    God prepared Joshua by giving him a clear divine purpose, emphasizing courage, providing step-by-step strategies, and assuring constant presence and success.

  • What inspired the speaker to accept the call to Fort Wayne?

    The speaker was inspired by a quote from Vince Lombardi about the challenge of building, leading him to accept the call to help start a church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, despite doubts about the unique mobile home church setup.

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Summary

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Divine Support and Courage in Leadership

  • God's commandments are His enablements, promising to be with individuals in every situation they are called to, ensuring support and assistance.
  • Lyndon Baines Johnson's fear of failure, stemming from his father's financial downfall, led to missed opportunities and a self-fulfilling prophecy of failure.
  • Over 200 individuals in the Bible faced the fear of failure, hindering their potential success, especially evident in call narratives where objections to God's calling are raised.
  • Call narratives in the Bible involve sudden encounters with God, objections from the called individuals, and God's reassurance and preparation for the task ahead.
  • Joshua is chosen to lead the Israelites after Moses' death, facing immense challenges like entering Canaan, dealing with formidable enemies, and providing for the people's needs.
  • God assures Joshua of His presence, emphasizing that He will be with Joshua as He was with Moses, instilling confidence and trust in Joshua.
  • Joshua is given a clear divine purpose: to lead the Israelites into Canaan and take possession of the land, emphasizing focus and clarity in his leadership role.
  • God repeatedly encourages Joshua to be strong and courageous, highlighting the importance of courage in facing the daunting tasks ahead.
  • Divine persuasion and encouragement from God aim to bolster Joshua's confidence and resolve, ensuring he approaches his leadership role with strength and courage.
  • God's meticulous preparation of Joshua showcases a step-by-step strategy for overcoming the fear of failure, emphasizing divine support, purpose, and courage in fulfilling one's calling.

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"Joshua's Divine Promises and Success"

  • Joshua faced unlikely tasks, such as marching around Jericho and blowing trumpets to bring down its walls.
  • Discipline issues arose in Joshua's camp, requiring his strength and courage to address.
  • God gave Joshua a Divine priority, emphasizing the importance of the book of the law (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy).
  • The Bible's most repeated command is "fear not," highlighting the prevalent issue of fear.
  • Reading the Bible should focus on obedience rather than knowledge, with the emphasis on observing and doing what it says.
  • God promised Joshua His constant presence, assuring him that He would never leave or forsake him.
  • God assured Joshua of divine prosperity and success if he followed His instructions faithfully.
  • Success and prosperity, as promised by God, were defined as achieving the task set by God, not material wealth.
  • God's promise of prosperity and success remains unchanged when individuals align with His will.
  • The speaker shared a personal testimony of facing fear and challenges in ministry, highlighting the importance of relying on God's promises.

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"Answering God's Call to Fort Wayne"

  • The speaker and his wife were asked to help start a church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, by seven couples, giving them two weeks to decide.
  • Feeling conflicted about leaving their comfortable ministry, the speaker sought guidance from God by walking on the boardwalk in Ocean City.
  • While reading the newspaper, the speaker came across a quote from Vince Lombardi about the challenge of building, which inspired him to accept the call to Fort Wayne.
  • The church in Fort Wayne was set up in a unique L-shaped facility made from four mobile homes, with one serving as an auditorium and the other as classrooms and offices.
  • Despite doubts about the mobile home church's appeal compared to established churches in the area, the speaker and his wife decided to move to Fort Wayne.
  • Finding a sign in their new home that read "God's Commandments are God's enablements," the speaker emphasized that God will always provide help when He commands someone to do something, encouraging listeners to step out in faith.
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