Read Joshua 17:13–18
Summary of Scripture:
The Israelites complain to Joshua that they don't have enough land. Seriously?! Joshua isn't hearing it, though, and tells them to man up and take some more land by invading the forest. The people complain again (What is up with these people?!) that there are Canaanites on this land, to which Joshua basically responds by repeating his initial response to "stop complaining and making excuses, and move forward!"
How This Scripture Applies to Us:
1. Sometimes we act like the Israelites, complaining about how little God has given us when we have not fully used what we have.
Group Discussion Questions:
What is something that you constantly complain about?
Why do we complain?
What is wrong with complaining?
Why do you think God doesn't want complaining?
Name a few things you are uncertain about in your life right now.
How does complaining and negativity affect people's relationship with Jesus Christ?
How about our relationships with the people around us?
Do you ever feel like you don't have a choice? That your circumstances dictate your current reality?
Do you ever find yourself complaining to those who have no ability to change the situation?
What about God? Do you take your complaints to God? If not, why?
What if you had a "No Complaining" rule? What do you think about that?
What roadblocks might you experience as you being the "No Complaining" rule?
2. We encounter open doors (opportunities provided by God, to act with Him and for Him), but our fears keep us from crossing the threshold with our whole heart.
Think about a time when you felt yourself at a crossroads in the decision making process. What feeling surfaced?
Why do we hold on to our fears and problems so much?
Why is it so difficult to step outside of our comfort zones?
What can we do to make the process of moving forward a better experience?
What is it that holds you back the most? (fear, uncertainty, guilt, not-caring, laziness, etc.)
Do you feel like God is calling you to move towards something great, but you find yourself hesitant to respond? Why?
Discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people and environments.
Why does God still choose to help us when our faith is not strong?
God will take you places that will shock you. True or False? Why?
What door has God opened that you've not yet entered?
What's stopping you? What do you need to do about it?
What reward is there in going through the doors that God has called you to?
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