Joshua 1:6-9
6 “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. 8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. 9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Over the past few months I have been a bit of a baby, I guess. I really am tired of being in Iraq. I am tired of being away from my family and friends. I have been focused on why I am not happy here and not focused on why God has me still here. This morning I woke up with this verse in my mind and on my heart. It was as if God were telling me that I needed to be strong and courageous. It is comforting to know that God had to tell Joshua three times to be strong and courageous. I imagine that Joshua was probably a little nervous and scared when God picked him to be the leader of the Israelites. The encouraging thing was that God promised to be with him wherever he went. God promises us that as well.
No matter what your circumstance, God is there. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Be Strong and Courageous.
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