Strength to Lead, Courage to Follow

The Old Testament book of Joshua is named after, well, Joshua. Without a doubt there are many great stories and many great leadership lessons to be learned by studying the life of Joshua, in the book of Joshua. More than likely you have heard about the Jordan River and the Walls of Jericho. And, probably you know that Joshua was a mighty military commander, with many great conquests. Maybe you have even heard about the Hivite schemers. When you go beyond the well-known, the book of Joshua also contains many other stories, and many other lessons, about many other leaders. There are kings and priests and warriors and officials. There are dads and families. There is one infamous woman who outsmarted a king and saved her entire family. And, there is one famous leader, Moses, whose legacy was carried on by Joshua. Throughout these stories and the events chronicled in the book of Joshua, is the central theme of partnering with God. Leading and following require obeying and trusting the LORD. And above all, we are reminded both leaders and followers must be strong and courageous.