This message was shared on 06/09/24 at First Christian Church in Wilmington, Illinois.

Pastor Jason seeks to bolster trust in God's plan and emphasizes the importance of devout obedience to His word. Drawing upon the biblical story of Joshua, Pastor Jason underscores the theme of 'following the right leader' reflected in Joshua's role of guiding the Israelites into the Promised Land. He connects this concept with an anecdote of attending a concert with his son, wherein following the right leader led them to their correct location. Thus, it sets a parallelism between the ancient narrative and everyday experiences. Expanding on Joshua's story, Pastor Jason brings to light Joshua's unwavering faith in God's promise, contrasting the other spies' fear-infused outlook. This pericope stimulates a discourse on individualistic inclinations versus the kingdom of God. By propounding that selfish desires often result in fear and isolation, he urges the necessity to choose God's love over one's kingdom. A realistic evaluation of our modern life is sprinkled throughout his sermon, reminding his congregation that, like the Israelites, they, too, are on the brink of a divine promise. As a part of following God's leadership, Pastor Jason stresses the prerequisites of strength, courage, and a vision for the future, implying the idea of surrendering individualistic desires.

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