Part of good coaching is looking ahead and anticipating issues that the client may face. There is no substitute for the well-placed, Socratic questions that will help the client jumpstart thought regarding good preparation for what lies ahead.
In the above passage, we see the following:
- Moses had the maturity to see that his days as a leader/coach were coming to a close.
- He also had the forthrightness to convey that to his followers, the nation of Israel.
- He encouraged them to see that their ultimate leader would always by Yahweh and not him.
- He challenged them to be strong and courageous, not giving in to fear.
- He called for Joshua, who he challenged to also be strong and courageous, and then bestowed the leadership of Israel on his shoulders, including the responsibility to take and divide the land.
- He made clear to Joshua that Yahweh Himself would be with him, never leaving nor forsaking, so that there was no need to fear.
- One of Moses’ last admonitions to Joshua was for him to read the Law to all Israel, keeping it before them.
Here, we see that part of good coaching is anticipation of and planning for a positive future outcome. Moses had the wisdom and foresight to prepare Joshua and the people for a transfer of leadership and all that went with it.
As you review this devotional, what are some open-ended coaching questions Moses could have asked of both Israel and Joshua to prepare them for the next phase of their journey.
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