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God\u2019s work must be done God\u2019s way. Any other equation results in human dependence and human results. Yet we often find ourselves attempting different options, such as:<\/p>\n

God\u2019s work + our way = disappointing results<\/p>\n

our work + attempted God\u2019s way = disappointing results<\/p>\n

The only adequate response is:<\/p>\n

God\u2019s work + God\u2019s way = God\u2019s will<\/p>\n

When Joshua applied this formula, the work was completed as God desired. Plus, Joshua did not work alone. His leadership involved an entire team representing the nation of Israel. These leaders gathered in the \u201cpresence of the Lord\u201d to finish allotting the land for the tribes of Israel. When they did, God made clear who should receive which portion of land, a land where many Jews live to this very day.<\/p>\n

The Israelites had long attempted to solve their problems in their own strength and had reaped difficult consequences. In this chapter, there was no mention of conflict, only accepting God\u2019s will and doing it.<\/p>\n

As Jesus would later say, \u201cGo and do likewise.\u201d<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s talk about it on Facebook<\/a>! Share your thoughts, pictures, or videos on handwriting Scripture.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dillon Burroughs<\/strong><\/a> is the author and coauthor of numerous books and is handwriting a copy of all 31,173 verses of the Bible at\u00a0HolyWritProject.com<\/a>. Find out more about Dillon at\u00a0 Facebook.com\/readdB<\/a> or\u00a0 readdB.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"