Onward! (Joshua 23:3-11)

“Obedience is not only about not doing certain things. Obedience is about staying loyal to the Lord.

This word means to follow closely and cling to someone, like how Ruth clung to Naomi, or how a husband and wife are supposed to cleave to each other, becoming one. One source explains that this word “loyal” refers to the soldering process, where a metal is melted and fused with another.

Our God is a consuming fire, and so our hearts, our lives, our futures should melt into Him. He is not added to us, we are brought to be part of His family, His Kingdom, His will.

How do we practically accomplish this loyalty? We find the answer in verse 11.

It’s not about achieving certain numbers or accomplishing a list of feats. As always, this is about faithful love.”