Letting Go & Stepping Forward

“After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: ‘Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the River Jordan into the land I am about to give to them.’”
Joshua 1:1–2 NIVUK

When God spoke to Joshua after Moses’ death, His first words weren’t a strategy, a pep talk, or a vision for conquest. They were blunt: “Moses my servant is dead.” Why state the obvious? Because it wasn’t just a detail – it was an era change. The Moses chapter had closed. A Joshua chapter had begun. And before Joshua could lead, he had to let go.

Letting go is one of the hardest things we ever do. We cling to what we know – old routines, old ways, old roles, old successes. Familiarity feels safe. Change feels risky. Many waste years trying to resurrect a season God has already finished. We mourn the “good old days,” we blame those who moved on, or we stay stuck in the transition, hoping life will rewind.

But friend, hear God’s gentle firmness: “Moses is dead. Now then … get ready.” You can’t enter the new holding on to the old. God didn’t design you to camp in yesterday’s grace. He has fresh manna, new mercies, and a promised land ahead. But you must accept the end of what was to embrace what can be.

Yes, the middle can feel messy – like the caterpillar in the cocoon, where life becomes mush before wings ever appear. You might not know who you are anymore. You may feel uncomfortable, under-equipped, or uncertain. That’s okay. Transformation rarely feels tidy.

Instead of resisting change, welcome the adventure. Journal your fears. Pray your uncertainties. Say out loud, “Lord, I release what was, and I trust You for what’s next.” Stretch into new roles, new opportunities, new relationships. Don’t hunker down in the ashes of yesterday – step toward the horizon of tomorrow.

God’s promise to Joshua is His promise to you: “I will give you every place where you set your foot” (Joshua 1:3). Not every place you remember. Every place you step.

Today, let go. Thank God for yesterday, release it with honour, and rise with courage. A new season isn’t something to fear – it’s something to explore. On the other side of letting go is a land flowing with purpose, promise, and possibility.

Your Moses season may be finished. But your Joshua journey has just begun. Get ready. God is leading you forward.

Today, I let go of regret, nostalgia, and resistance and I embrace growth, renewal, and transformation. I choose obedience over familiarity, faith over fear, and surrender over comfort. I will not pour new wine into old wineskins (Luke 5:37–38); I allow God to renew my heart, my mindset, and my ways.

I declare that this new season requires fresh trust, fresh obedience, and fresh faith. The God who was faithful before is faithful still, and He is leading me forward—not backward. “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43:18–19). I release what was, so I can receive what God is now doing.

If you’ve enjoyed today’s devotional, please share it with your friends on social media or email it to someone who needs encouragement today.

To help us continue producing these FREE resources would you consider sowing a seed using the link above or make a purchase from our online shop. Every little helps. Thank you!

What is God revealing about the season ahead?

The latest edition of The Prophets Speak for 2026, recorded live at our Prophets Speak Conference, is now available in our Spirit & Word Ministry School.

Our subscription based online school is a Spirit Filled Bible & Leadership college on your computer, tablet or phone, for you to grow and enjoy at your own pace. With a Spirit & Word Ministry School subscription, you’ll access this new teaching plus over 800 video, audio and written modules of inspiring teachings on leadership, the prophetic, theology, the supernatural, creativity and worship, by Jarrod Cooper and other outstanding ministries.

 Sign Up Here