Joshua 1:9 (KJV) Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Joshua is a man to be admired. He was one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan, one of the two who returned full of faith, knowing that God would bring victory to the children of Israel. As we know, his report was rejected by the people and they ended up on the 40-year wilderness wandering.
Joshua and Caleb were the only adults to survive that trek, and Joshua was chosen to be the successor to Moses.
Now it is time to lead the people into the promised land. And God commands Joshua to be strong and of good courage. And this verse is the third of four in Joshua chapter one in which God makes this command. It's a command.
I think many of us think of strength and courage as being characteristics that we have to be born with. Some of us have it, and some of us don't. I don't think that I am the only one who makes the excuse that I am too scared to do something for God.
This verse lets me know and challenges me to accept that I can be strong and courageous, for God is with me wherever I go, in all that I do for Him. His presence is promised.
Joshua gave heed to God's words and was a phenomenal success. What a lesson for me!
Coming Up:
Day 9: A scriptural promise
Day 10: A scripture that makes you smile
Day 11: A scripture about family/friends
Day 12: A scripture about peace
Day 13: Something Jesus said
Day 14: A scripture on fear
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