— DAY 2 —

TUESDAY 4 AUGUST, 2026

 

THE POSTURE OF PREPARATION

 

SETTING THE SCENE

Long before Joshua was the famous commander who brought down the walls of Jericho, he was simply known as Moses' assistant. For decades in the wilderness, Joshua did not have the spotlight. He was not making the final decisions or leading the congregation. Instead, he was being trained. Joshua faithfully served a leader who was further ahead in his journey, recognising that Moses saw things he could not yet see. Joshua eventually led the entire nation into the Promised Land, but his leadership was entirely built on decades of humbly receiving instruction, correction, and mentorship from the man God placed over him.

 

SCRIPTURE PASSAGES

DAY 2 - SCRIPTURES


Joshua is mentored under Moses:

Exodus 24:13 (NLT)
"So Moses and his assistant Joshua set out, and Moses climbed up the mountain of God."


Joshua positioned himself:

Exodus 33:11 (NLT)
"Inside the Tent of Meeting, the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Afterward Moses would return to the camp, but the young man who assisted him, Joshua son of Nun, would stay behind in the Tent of Meeting."


The roll of our leaders:

Ephesians 4:11–12 (ESV)
"And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ..."

 

COMMENT

DAY 2 - COMMENTARY

Sometimes we view our leaders simply as people holding positions that give them authority to make decisions about church life. But the leaders God has placed over us are so much more than that. They have been appointed by God to help us grow, to guide us, and to equip us for the work of ministry.

Joshua understood this truth and positioned himself accordingly. He placed himself under Moses in a way that allowed him to learn and mature. He intentionally took the posture of someone in training. He never assumed that being Moses' assistant meant he had arrived.

Joshua also looked to Moses as his primary source of input. He did not look to the latest podcast, to social media, to leaders in the community or to past mentors. He looked closer to home. He looked to Moses, the one who God placed in his life to train and equip him. He realized Moses had the spiritual vantage point needed to speak into his life during that season. Joshua embraced the heart of a learner.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

  • Who is Equipping You? Do you see your leaders as people placed by God to equip you for ministry, or simply as people holding a position in church life?

    (Ephesians 4:11-12)

  • What is Your Posture? Do you feel like you have already arrived, or do you maintain the humble posture of someone in ongoing training?

    (Philippians 3:12, 14)

  • Where is God Taking You? Do you recognise that God is constantly using your current season to prepare you for greater Kingdom influence?

    (Matthew 25:21, Luke 16:10)

How we answer these questions will largely determine how we see and interact with our leaders. Because Joshua embraced a teachable posture under Moses, God was able to raise him up to lead an entire nation into the Promised Land. Be deeply encouraged today! God is preparing you to carry spiritual weight that will transform lives for generations to come. He sees your willingness to grow, He honours your heart to learn, and He is actively equipping you to step into the massive Promised Land He has prepared for you.

 

ACTION POINTS

  1. The First Five: Give God the first five minutes of your day in silence before checking your phone, asking Him to reveal any areas where you have believed you have already "arrived."

    1. The Coachable Response: If you receive feedback, direction, or correction today, do not explain yourself. Simply say thank you for the feedback and make the adjustment.

    2. The Wisdom Ask: Reach out to your leader this week and proactively ask for input. Say, "Since you are further ahead and have a broader view of the ministry, is there any area where you see I could improve?"

 

THE POSTURE OF PREPARATION SELF ASSESSMENT

Pick the number that best describes where you feel you’re at right now with each of the the leaders God has placed over you (ALL OF THEM):

DAY 2 - SELF-ASSESSMENT

  1. The Wall Builder: I tend to keep my leaders at arm's length due to past hurt, pride, or personal preference. When given feedback or direction, my immediate reaction is defensiveness, assuming criticism and secretly believing I know better.

  2. The Reluctant Student: I do what is asked on the surface, but I quietly stew over feedback or hold grudges. I struggle to genuinely trust my leaders, especially when they make mistakes or make choices I do not personally agree with.

  3. The Growing Learner: I still feel the initial sting of pride when corrected, but I am learning to process it quickly. I am actively choosing to trust my leaders' higher vantage point and adjust my approach without making excuses.

  4. The Fully Submitted Student: I view every leader over me as part of God's training room for my growth. I choose trust over self preservation, welcome feedback with gratitude, and maturely learn from both their wisdom and their human missteps.


MAIN QUESTIONS
(Self Reflection)

DAY 2 - MAIN QUESTIONS

Let’s Talk in the Chat
(on the Boot Camp group in Planning Center)

One of the best parts of this journey is that we aren’t doing it alone. We’d love for our chat to be a place of real connection. As you go through each day, please jump in and share:

  1. God’s Voice: What is one specific thing you feel the Holy Spirit is whispering to your heart?

  2. Self-Reflection: What did the "test" reveal to you today?

  3. Testimony: Share a testimony of how feedback from one or more of your leaders has created growth in you?


Please Read:
Don't worry about sounding 'spiritual' The most encouraging thing you can share is your honest process. This is a self-reflection about what God is speaking directly to you about in YOUR life. Words like “I” and “Me” are encouraged, “we” and “us” less so.



PERSONAL PRAYER STARTER
"Lord, I’ll be honest, I hate having my flaws exposed, and I often mistake training for criticism. Forgive me for the times I have acted like I have already arrived and resisted the wisdom of the leaders You placed over me. Help me to trust that they want the best for me and see things I cannot see yet. Give me a soft, highly coachable heart. Do Your work inside of me in this training room and let my response to my leaders be the ultimate proof of my growth. Amen."

 
REGISTER COMPLETION OF DAY 2