Mission Briefing
The Secret to True Success!
Did you know there’s a secret to having a great life – and it’s been written in a book for thousands of years? God told Joshua the secret right before one of the biggest adventures of his life, and it still works today! This mission explores Joshua 1:8.
What Does Joshua 1:8 Mean?
God told Joshua to keep His Word – the Bible – always on his lips and in his mind. “Meditate” means to think deeply about something, kind of like chewing your favorite food slowly so you really taste it! When we think about God’s Word during the day and apply it to our choices, something amazing happens – our lives go in the right direction. God calls this true success, and it’s not just about being rich or famous – it’s about living wisely and well!
Hero Challenge
Choose one Bible verse this week and read it every morning. Think about it during the day – what does it mean? How does it apply to something you’re doing? By the end of the week, try to say it from memory!
Did You Know?
Joshua received this mission right after Moses died, and he was probably feeling very nervous about leading an entire nation! God’s answer to Joshua’s fear was simple: stay close to My Word. That same answer is God’s gift to every hero who feels nervous about what lies ahead.
Ages 4-6: Little Hero Question
Do you have a favorite Bible verse or Bible story? Tell someone about it today!
Ages 7-9: Growing Hero Question
What does it mean to “meditate” on a Bible verse? How is that different from just reading it once quickly?
Ages 10-13: Champion Question
God connects meditating on His Word with having “good success.” How do you think the way you think shapes the decisions you make and the results you get?
♥ Mission Prayer
Lord, help me to love Your Word and think about it every day. May it guide my choices and help me walk in the right direction. I want the kind of success that comes from following You! Amen.
