7 Steps How to be successful as a leader (Joshua): according to the Bible

Leaders in the Bible like Joshua, Moses, Jonah, St. Paul, St. Peter, and other leaders chosen by God have their specific instructions and commandments that is appropriate in their time and place in history. In Adam's time, God commanded Adam not to eat of the fruit of the tree that gives knowledge of what is good and what is bad. During Moses' time, God gave the Ten Commandments. During St. Peter and St. Paul's time, the commandment of Baptism is given (which is not commanded by God to Moses) and other commandments such as "Give according to the decision of your heart".

Gen 2:16  He told him, "You may eat the fruit of any tree in the garden,
Gen 2:17  except the tree that gives knowledge of what is good and what is bad. You must not eat the fruit of that tree; if you do, you will die the same day." 

2Co 9:7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

The main point here is that God has specific commands to specific leaders in the Bible. We will focus our study with Joshua as a leader and how he succeeded in his mission.

The promise of GOD to Joshua (the leader of the Israelites who succeeded Moses)
Jos 1:5  Joshua, no one will be able to defeat you as long as you live. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will always be with you; I will never abandon you.


7 Steps How to be a Successful Leader:

1. Be determined

2. Be confident

Jos 1:6  Be determined and confident, for you will be the leader of these people as they occupy this land which I promised their ancestors.

3. Obey God's commandments

Jos 1:7  Just be determined, be confident; and make sure that you obey the whole Law that my servant Moses gave you. Do not neglect any part of it and you will succeed wherever you go.

4. Read the Bible

5. Study the Bible

Jos 1:8  Be sure that the book of the Law is always read in your worship. Study it day and night, and make sure that you obey everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

6. Remember God's commands

7. Don't be afraid or discouraged

Jos 1:9  Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the LORD your God, am with you wherever you go."