​1. BEFORE YOU START, STOP
Pastor Chad said, “Before I start, I choose to stop.” Sometimes before God brings us into something new, He asks us to pause and let Him work in us first.

What do you think God may be asking you to stop and pay attention to in this season of your life?

2. REMEMBER YOUR LAST MIRACLE
Read Joshua 4:5-7.
God told the Israelites to take stones from the Jordan and create a memorial so they would always remember what He had done. Pastor challenged us to thank God for our last miracle before asking Him for our next one.

What is something God has done in your life that you never want to forget? How could you intentionally remind yourself of His faithfulness?

3. CONSECRATION BEFORE CONQUEST
Read Joshua 3:5 and Romans 12:1-2.
Joshua told the people to consecrate themselves before God did something amazing among them. Pastor reminded us that consecration isn’t about earning a miracle from God, t’s our response to His love and His promised plan for our lives.

Is there an area of your life where you feel God is inviting you to surrender, remove something, or set yourself apart for Him? What could that look like practically?

4. THIS ISN’T ABOUT VICTORY. IT’S ABOUT SURRENDER.
Read Joshua 5:13-15.
When Joshua asked the commander of the Lord’s army, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” the response was, “Neither.” Joshua’s response was to fall facedown and surrender. Pastor said, “Before God dealt with what was in front of Joshua, He dealt with what was inside of Joshua.”

Have you ever asked God to be on your side when He was actually inviting you to get on His side? What would surrender look like for you right now?

5. YOUR NEXT FAITH STEP
Read Luke 22:42.
Jesus modeled surrender when He prayed, “Not my will, but yours be done.” Pastor reminded us that faith steps are a daily decision, we continually choose obedience, surrender, and trust in the everyday moments.

What is one step of faith or obedience you feel God is asking you to take right now? What would it look like to actually take that step this week?

 

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