THROUGH THE BIBLE- Joshua

Joshua was well equipped to handle the responsibility of leading Israel because he had served his mentor Moses well. Joshua is mentioned throughout the history of Israel being identified in the battle in the valley of Rephidim, as one of the twelve spies who evaluated Canaan and being present with Moses on Mount Sinai when the ten commandments were given. The book of Joshua represents the arrival and conquest of Canaan the promised land of God. Moses led Israel out of Egypt and as far as east of Jordan but because he disobeyed the command of God by striking the rock twice at Meribah instead of commanding it as God commanded. Joshua now after the death of Moses is stirred by God to finish the assignment which was to gain access to Canaan. The assignment is bigger than a person or a personality. Joshua leads Israel as God leads him. Moses represented the past..Joshua represents the future!