Be Strong and Courageous - Joshua Chapter 1

           These commands appear 5 times in the first chapter of the book of Joshua.   Joshua, a member of one of the largest tribes of Israel is to take over the leadership of the Children of Israel, after the death of Moses. When God is at the forefront of our challenges, we can be reminded that the words that the Lord used to encourage Joshua, are also the words that can strengthen our own walk of faith.

             In this season of life, where Tony and I find ourselves, we often look at our own walls of Jericho and wonder how the Lord will tear them down or how He will lead us to cross the Jordan River. It is, however, during these times, that we are comforted as followers of Christ to obey what the God of Israel also told Joshua in verse 8, “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. THEN you will be prosperous and successful.”

               We, like Joshua, can feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of what we have to do, and wonder in the process, how we can ever do it. It is reassuring that God’s command to be “strong and very courageous,” applies to all believers no matter what situation is in their midst.  We can take refuge that the God of Moses and Joshua is also the God that we serve.

Be Strong and courageous, knowing God is with you and will not forsake you.
Be Strong and courageous, and focus on His Word, don’t be afraid.
Be Strong and Courageous and live his Word, God is with you.
Be Strong and Courageous.

 --Laura