"Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel" (Joshua 1:1-3).
Before the children of Israel entered the promised land, Moses the servant of the Lord died. Joshua was called by God to fill Moses' mighty big shoes and lead the Israelites into the promise land. What qualified Joshua to be Moses' successor? Joshua 1:1 provides this insight: "Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister..."
Notice that Joshua was Moses minister (servant or assistant) before he became his sucessor. Before Joshua became a great leader he was first a great follower. If ever you find yourself considering a position of leadership, first ask yourself, "How well am I doing in the area of followship." If you've never been a good follower, you'll never be fit to be a good spiritual leader. Jesus said, "And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all."
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