Chad Thompson | Joshua 1:1-9

This week’s message offers a timely and challenging reminder of the Great Commission and our calling to active discipleship. Drawing from Joshua 1, we see God repeat the command to be strong and courageous—four times—because He knew Joshua would face real fear. In the same way, we are encouraged to step beyond comfort and into obedience.

The central truth is clear: God has chosen to use His people to reach the world, and there is no alternate plan. Our faith isn’t meant to stop at consuming spiritual content or knowing God’s commands; it’s meant to be lived out in obedience. The illustration of multiplication was especially striking—one disciple who makes disciples can impact over a billion people in 30 years, while leading someone to Christ daily reaches only a fraction of that. It’s a powerful reminder that God’s design is both intentional and transformative.

This message invites us to evaluate whether we are truly following Jesus or simply going through familiar routines. Are we known for His love and hope, or for lesser things that distract us from our mission? Ultimately, we are called to turn from wandering, embrace the adventure of being sent, and remember that as long as we have breath, God has purpose for us in His kingdom.