For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. – 1 Peter 1:18-19
As brought out in the post “The Next Generation”, Joshua had been in the shadow of Moses since he was a young man. He had learned from Moses over the years and gained the experience needed to take over as leader of the Israelites.
It’s the same with us as we accept the invitation to follow Christ. Here’s a song about being in our leaders shadow who guides us along the journey Savior’s Shadow by Blake Shelton.
This Day With God - A Spiritual Journey 