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for…but that's not all he received. In addition to working the invalid tent, Ken was assigned to drive Oral Roberts to and from the meetings. Although Ken didn't say anything on those drives, Oral Roberts sometimes talked to him about ministry, and during those talks Ken was greatly blessed by Dr. Roberts' wisdom. It still amazes me, through that one job, God not only provided some fi nances for us, but He arranged for Ken to be personally trained in ministry by Oral Roberts. What are the odds of something like that happening? Naturally speaking, about zero. But we weren't walking in the natural, we were walking in the supernatural. We were walking out God's Master Plan. Connecting With God's Plan To walk by faith, all you need to see is what God's Word says, and all you need to know is the next step. God's Word…and the next step. If you will act in faith on those two things, you will always connect with the Master Plan. That's what the Israelites eventually discovered—and that discovery launched them into the Promised Land. Joshua 1 tells us exactly how it happened. After the old, unbelieving generation had died out in the wilderness, a new generation of Israelites arose. They had a fresh perspective—an attitude of faith. Instead of focusing on the giants and the impossibilities involved in taking the Promised Land, this group of people was willing to follow the example of Joshua, the man of faith God raised up to lead them. Joshua continually kept his eyes on the Word of God, not on the giants of Canaan. He heeded the instructions God gave him and believed Him when He said: Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey 2 2 : B V O V everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:6-9, New Living Translation). Joshua didn't know exactly how he would defeat the heavily armed giants in the Promised Land. He didn't know how he would get past the fortifi ed walls of cities like Jericho. God hadn't revealed that. God said, in short, "Follow Me. I've given you land." So, Joshua kept his eyes on that Word, and told the rest of the Israelites to do the same thing. "Remember what Moses, the servant of the Lord, commanded you: 'The Lord your God is giving you rest and has given you this land.'… They answered Joshua, 'We will do whatever you command us, and we will go wherever you send us'" (Joshua 1:13, 16, New Living Translation-96). What an attitude of faith! Once the eyes of their hearts were fi xed fi rmly on God's promise and they had received it by faith, the Israelites were raring to go. They consecrated themselves to God and spent three days gathering up their stu and getting ready for the march into Canaan. There was just one problem. They couldn't really go anywhere because the Jordan River was in their way and they couldn't get to the Promised Land without crossing it. There were several million of them, the river was running at fl ood stage…and there was not a boat in sight. Talk about an impossible situation! What do you do when faced with that kind of impossibility? You do exactly what the Israelites did. You take the next step. Sometimes that step may seem peculiar. Many times you can't see how taking it will lead to your success. But if you'll take it anyway, in faith and obedience to the leading of the Lord, God's mighty power will miraculously open the way for you and you'll fi nd yourself doing the impossible. You'll fi nd yourself in places you never thought you'd be, doing things you never dreamed you could do. You'll fi nd yourself right in the center of God's Master Plan. KCM.ORG/MAG 1-800-600-7395 (U.S. only) FREE standard shipping included. Offer price valid through July 31, 2025 paperback $ 14 99 #B301502 Plan. That's what the Israelites eventually discovered—and that discovery launched them into the Promised Land. Joshua 1 tells us exactly how it happened. After the old, unbelieving generation had died out in the wilderness, a new generation of Israelites arose. They had a fresh perspective—an attitude of faith. Instead of focusing on the giants and the impossibilities involved in taking the Promised Land, this group of people was willing to follow the example of Joshua, the man of faith God raised up to lead them. Joshua continually kept his eyes on the Word of God, not on the giants of Canaan. He heeded the instructions God gave him and believed Him when He said: Be strong and courageous, for you are the This New York Times bestseller unlocks the secrets of true living. Discover the 10 keys God taught Gloria Copeland that will deliver you from sickness, poverty, distress and trouble of every kind. Find out how you can live a successful and prosperous life by practicing the same biblical principles. God's Master Plan for Your Life by Gloria Copeland

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