Be Strong And Courageous

                                               Be strong and courageous - Joshua 1:6.

                Joshua succeeded Moses in leading the Israelites into the Promised Land after their forty years of wandering in the desert. God encouraged Joshua three times to be strong and courageous while promising him victory. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them - the children of Israel - Joshua 1:2.

Be strong and courageous - In Leadership 

God commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous since He had promised that He will be with him as He had been with Moses. He will not fail him nor forsake him and no man will be able to stand before him all the days of his life.

No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I have been with Moses, I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them - Joshua 1:5-6.

Be strong and courageous - Obedience to God's Word

God commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous and provided the assurance of success if they   obey to His Word.

Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success - Joshua 1:7-8.

Be strong and courageous - For the journey

God commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous and not to fear as He will be with him wherever he goes in the journey. 

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go - Joshua 1:9.                                                                       

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us be strong and courageous as You are always with us and You will never fail us nor forsake us. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.