Joshua 12-15

What God said to me – I made a promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to give their descendants a land for their possession forever.  I fulfilled My promises and brought them to the land and it was divided very specifically among the tribes.  Some of them settled and went their own way and some of the settled and continued pursuing Me wholeheartedly.  Look at the example of Caleb – he never stopped.  Even when he was old he vigorously followed Me.  You see how long you have served and how hard you have served is never an excuse to stop serving.  I long for those who continually serve Me and are always looking for what I have for them to do.  I use those who are available and desirous to serve Me.  Your walk with Me never ends, it only transitions.  Some of My greatest servants are those who can no longer go physically so they devote themselves to prayer and encouragement.

Joshua 9-11

What God said to me – You can be easily deceived by people and by circumstances, but I cannot.  I see all and know all.  I know what has been and what will be.  That is why you must seek My counsel for everything.  Nothing is too small.  The Gibeonites deceived Israel because Israel did not seek My counsel.  They trusted what they saw and heard and made a decision that was irrevocable because they acted on their own.  Just because you have an abundance of information doesn’t mean you should step out on your own.  Seek Me in everything.  I will not lead you astray.  I don’t hide from those who earnestly seek Me.  “I AM” always here to hear from My children.

Joshua 5-8

What God said to me – Just as Israel faced many enemies and obstacles when they went in to take the promised land, you face many enemies and obstacles in your life.  I gave Israel very specific instructions as to what they should do.  I long to do the same for you if you will only seek Me out and do what I tell you.  You seem to think because you are not in an actual war that you can handle it yourself.  The problem is, you are in an actual war – a war against unseen forces and you need Me to tell you what to do in each case.  Look at the example of Jericho and AI.  It took obedience by the Israelites to win the battles.  Seek Me out when you face trials and obstacles.  I will tell you what you should do – when you should speak and when you should keep silent, when you should act and when you should remain still.  Seek Me.  Trust Me.