The Rod and the Spear - What's in Your Hand?

Moses was a prophet-leader. Moses used a rod as a tool in his assignment. Joshua was a warrior-leader. Joshua held a spear as a tool in his assignment. Even though Joshua was trained under Moses for 40 years, Joshua didn’t just try to “copy” Moses. God did not instruct Joshua to use a rod like Moses did. Joshua needed to use the “ways and methods” that were relevant to God’s assignment on his life. God works in different ways and uses different methods and tools over time. While the Word and the Anointing do not change, the tools, ways and methods used to minister God’s Word and minister under the Anointing may change. Drawing from what we see in Moses and Joshua, we consider these five important insights: 1) there are new ways and methods to how God works, 2) what’s in your hand is aligned to your assignment, 3) God works with you when you work, 4) don’t let opposition or past failures stop you, 5) the anointing of the Spirit makes all the difference. This sermon includes free audio (mp3) and video of this powerful, motivational, expository teaching, free printable PDF sermon outlines, sermon notes and small group study guide with discussion questions and presentation slides. All resources (sermon PDF, sermon MP3, sermon video, sermon presentation) are free for use in personal study, small groups, Bible study prayer groups, local churches, conferences, Bible colleges, etc.