HELEN SANDERS
7-9-2026
FAITHFULNESS BRINGS PROMOTION

When Moses told twelve leaders to check on Canaan land, only two came back with a good report. One of those was Joshua. Joshua was a person of faith.

He was Israel’s military leader in the battle against Amalek. While he fought the battle, Moses stood on a hill and as long as his hands were in the air Joshua would win the battle. He knew authority and was eager to serve Moses. When Moses was tired and his arms came down, the Israeli’s were defeated. Aaron and Hur kept Moses’ arms in the air so Joshu could win the battle. He then defeated Amalek.

Joshua was the servant of Moses for forty years before he was promoted. How many of us would be content to wait that long? During those forty years he saw how God used Moses. He was on the mountain when Moses received the ten commandments. He was Moses’ faithful servant.

Joshua was filled with the spirit of wisdom. In Deuteronomy 34:9 it says, “And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.”

In Deuteronomy 27 we see that this was not a random impartation. In verses 15-23 God instructs Moses about Joshua. In verse 20 it says, “And thou shalt put some of thine honor upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.”

The transference of this anointing or honor enabled Joshua to be the next leader. He led the Hebrews into the promised land. He had been a faithful servant to Moses for all those years, which eventually brought promotion.

Has God shown you what his plan is for your life? It most likely will not happen instantly. Be a servant to someone in ministry. Learn all you can from that person, and then, when you have passed the test of being faithful, God will bring promotion to you like he did for Joshua. Be patient as you wait for it to unfold. It may not take forty years, but it will take time to prepare you for what God has for you.