In part one of this series, Pastor Josiah explains that, just like the Israelites, there are times when we want to go back to Egypt. It's easier than doing the work to go forward. The temptation is to go back, but in order to take the land and walk in the promises God has for you you can't go back. If it’s God’s idea, we can do it, He is the one calling you to the promised land. CCLI streaming license: 20441918

Just like the Israelites - there are times when we want to go back to Egypt. It's easier than doing the work to go forward. but in order to take the land and walk in the promises God has for you you can't go back. God is inviting us to be a part of His plan. He has an upward call on your life to move forward with Him

In part two of this series, Pastor Josiah illustrates in our life there will be lions and bears in order to develop courage and take the giant; Just as Joshua and David - practice makes courage, and we today have that opportunity. When you step out in the little, you don't just know God is with you, you experience that God is with you. You can grow in your courage and strength. CCLI streaming license: 20441918

We need to be strong and courageous to step out in faith and take the land, so how do we become strong and courageous? Practice. Courage and strength is not whether you have it or you don't - you can grow in it . Just as Joshua and David - practice makes courage, we today have that opportunity.

In part three of this series, Pastor Josiah points out that Achan made the promise land about himself, and because of that didn’t get to go further into what God had for him. When stepping into the promised land - our Achan pride can come up. If we make the promises of God about ourselves, we too will only go so far into what He has for us. CCLI streaming license: 20441918

Achan made the promise land about himself, and because of that pride, didn’t get to go further into what God had for him. When stepping into the promised land - our Achan pride can come up. If we make the promises of God about ourselves - we'll only go so far into what He has for us. God has good things for us. As we give God what is his, as we acknowledge Him in all His ways and stretch that Achan pride out, He will then exalt you. If God brings you there, He will be the one to maintain & sustain it. #shorts #pride #aboutme #thirvechurchcalgary #promiseland

In part four of this series, Take the Land, Pastor Josiah reveals that Caleb made a declaration, “Give me this mountain,” in turn being determined, he declared, I will have what God has promised me. The journey from promise to promise land was not easy, but Caleb held on to God’s promise. He wasn’t moved by what the opposition was or what the challenge looked like. We too can have a spirit of Caleb. CCLI streaming license: 20441918

There were then 45 challenging years between the promise and the promise land, the journey was not easy. But, Caleb held onto God’s promise. He wasn’t moved by what the opposition was or what the challenge looked like. Caleb made a declaration, “Give me this mountain”, thus declaring, I will have what God has promised me. God has promises for you, but we take them by faith and patience. Have a spirit of Caleb, with endurance, focus on God’s word and His promise. #Thirvechurchcalgary #challenge #givemethismountain