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Some of these are illustrated in the case of Joshua.

I. THE INDWELLING OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD (verse 18). This obvious from the past history of Joshua, especially at Kadesh (chapters 13, 14). Union with Christ through faith, attested by his Holy Spirit, essential for us.

II. A CLEAR CONVICTION OF DUTY. We need the assurance of a mission, "a charge" (verse 19), whether addressed from without or heard in the secret of the soul.

III. A PROVIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT. "Lay thine hand upon him." Not every impulse is to be taken for a Divine "charge," lest we should run without being sent (cf. Psalm 25:4, 5; Psalm 143:8).

IV. THE CONFIDENCE OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD (verse 20; cf. 1 Timothy 3:7). In carrying on our work we may need the cheerful co-operation, or even "obedience" (verse 20), which confidence in our character and commission inspires.

V. CEASELESS COMMUNION WITH AND DIRECTION FROM GOD (verse 21). For the welfare of a "congregation" or of a nation may depend on the instructions given, or assumed to be given, in God's name. - P.

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KJV: And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;

WEB: Yahweh said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;