Anglican Cursillo Tasmania

I am currently assisting at the church of St James in the Huon Valley.  As they seek a
new rector, we are looking at the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The Book of
Joshua invites us into a profound spiritual journey, one that transcends its historical
narrative to speak directly to our lives and faith. Beyond its accounts of battles and
territorial conquest, it offers wisdom and insight for navigating the spiritual challenges
we face daily. It paints a figurative picture of our own lives as believers—what it
means to walk in the promises of God and live out the realities of faith.

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This reflection reminds us that the promises of God are not merely to be admired
from afar; they are meant to be embraced and lived out. Yet, stepping into these
promises requires courage, faith, and perseverance. Just as Israel wandered in the
wilderness for 40 years, many Christians find themselves spiritually stuck—content
with survival but never fully stepping into the abundant life God has prepared for
them. The wilderness can feel safe, but it is not where we are meant to remain. It is a
place of preparation, not permanence.

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God calls us to move forward, to cross our own "Jordan Rivers"; and claim the
promises He has given us. However, with these steps of faith come spiritual battles.
The enemy resists when we encroach on territory he has long dominated in our
lives—areas of fear, doubt, or sin. Yet, as we trust in God's promises and take bold
steps forward, we begin to see His power at work in overcoming these obstacles.

The Book of Joshua teaches us that victory is possible when we walk in obedience
and faithfulness to God's Word. It reminds us that sanctification—the process of
growing into the fullness of God's plan for us—requires surrendering our past and
trusting Him with our future. Like the Israelites crossing the Jordan River into the
Promised Land, we must choose faith over fear, knowing that God has already
delivered us before and will do so again.

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Let this reflection challenge you: Are you lingering in the wilderness, or are you
ready to step into God's promises? The journey may not be easy—the battles will
come—but the reward is living in the glory of His call for your life. Trust Him to lead
you through your Jordan-sized problems and into the fullness of His promise