Introduction to "Thrive in the Land"

Introduction to Final Quarter: The Commission is to Thrive

Grow. Build. Demonstrate

Via The Joshua Commission

"Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled." 

- Joshua 21:45

For nine months, we have learned one skill every week. In the first Quarter, we SEIZED the land, the spaces in our lives that we know should be dedicated to the Lord. In the second Quarter, we DEDICATED those spaces to God: our family time, our homes, and our jobs. In the third Quarter, we HELD the land - we trained to engage in spiritual warfare. 

Now, it's time to THRIVE in those spaces.

When Joshua led Israel across the Jordan, the conquest was just beginning. God didn’t tell Joshua “just survive”, and he doesn’t do the same with you. He called upon Joshua: 

to flourish, 

to build, and 

to demonstrate His rule. 

Definition of Thriving: the active, intentional work of taking ground for Jesus Christ in your heart, your home, and your community. It’s about advancing with the territory God has given you and making it fruitful for His kingdom.

Our guide for this advance is The Kingdom Man’s Creed. 

The Kingdom Man’s Creed is our roadmap and blueprint for a life of impact. Each week, we will unpack a core theme from the Creed, equipping you with the practical skills to live it out.

The foundation for this work is God's own faithfulness. 

"Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled." Joshua 21:45 

The same God who secured that inheritance for them secures you today. He has given you the ground; now it's time to build on it. Joshua didn't do it alone, and neither will you. The land is before you, seized, dedicated and held. Now: It’s time to practice thriving in it. 

THE KINGDOM MAN’S CREED

I am a Kingdom Man. I am created by God to bear His image. I am a son and viceroy for my Fathers work. I am a warrior, lover, teacher and king.

I am a Kingdom Man. Like Joshua, I will be strong and courageous. I will train my mind and body for the battles to come. I will discipline my heart, eyes and tongue to be steadfast and faithful to the calling on my life.

I am a Kingdom Man. If a husband, I love and serve my wife, if a father, a loving father to my children. I will love and lead them as Christ loves the Church. If a brother, uncle, guardian, mentor or friend, I will give honor in all of my relationships. I will lead, teach, correct and train in the spirit of righteousness.

I am a Kingdom Man. I am called to break down barriers and free others from strongholds. I am a Peace Maker. My armor is Truth, Righteousness, Grace and Humility. I will stand in the gap for my neighbor to defend gospel justice for the marginalized. 

I am a Kingdom Man. God is my provider. He has given me gifts and talents to exemplify Him with the work of my hands. I will work with diligence and excellence. My labor will be honest and its fruits purposeful.

I am a Kingdom Man with a Kingdom vision. Commissioned by Christ. My life is the Father’s. I am intentional. I will grow in my faith, be consistent in my actions and leave a legacy worthy of thrace I have run.

I AM a Kingdom Man!