Daily Devotional
"And you have seen all that the Lord your God has done to all these nations for your sake, for it is the Lord your God who has fought for you."
Joshua 23:3
Joshua was about to die, and he knew something that experience had taught him: the greatest spiritual danger doesn’t come during the battles. It comes after them. Israel had fought hard, conquered enemies, and settled into the promised land. The dramatic days were behind them. Now came the ordinary days, the comfortable seasons, the mundane stretches where nothing dramatic was happening.
This is where most of us are most vulnerable. We can stand strong through cancer diagnoses, job losses, and family crises. We cling to God when we’re desperate. But when life gets comfortable, when the urgent needs quiet down, something subtle happens. Our Bible sits on the shelf. Prayer becomes an afterthought. Church attendance gets spotty. We start coasting on yesterday’s faith instead of walking with God today.
The truth is, we don’t drift toward God. We only drift away from Him. Coasting always moves us in the wrong direction. Joshua understood this, which is why his final words weren’t about past victories but about present vigilance. He knew that maintaining spiritual disciplines in ordinary seasons requires more intentionality than surviving crises.
Today, you may not be facing a dramatic crisis. But that doesn’t mean you’re safe from spiritual danger. The question isn’t whether you can survive the storm. The question is: Are you staying faithful on the sunny days?
Today's Challenge
In what areas of your spiritual life have you been coasting? What warning signs indicate you're beginning to drift? What would it look like to stop coasting and start walking intentionally with God again today?
Prayer
Lord, forgive me for coasting through comfortable seasons while staying vigilant only in crisis. Help me to see that every day requires intentional faithfulness, not just the hard days. Give me the strength and desire to walk closely with You in the ordinary moments of life. Wake me up from spiritual sleepwalking and renew my passion for You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
