It takes a lot of patience and direction and prayer to get through our days. There are many things that will make it difficult to maneuver the paths we have before us. Often it will seem as though we have just completed one obstacle course when another looms up ahead. But, these are the things that keep us strong, keep us focused and help us maintain an attitude of superlative living.
Conflict and challenges build character. Think back to a difficult season of life; recall how your felt after this period had passed. Once the trials are a thing of the past we generally realize the valuable role they played. During those times when we are tested and forced to act outside our comfort zone there is a sense of accomplishment and pride even.
This bring us to Joshua and the LORD’s admonishment to him as he prepares to take on Moses’ mantle of leadership –
Joshua 1:6-7 (NIV)
"Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.”
It is going to take all the strength and courage Joshua can muster to lead God’s people into the Promised Land. God is with Him and He will support him every step of the way. Faith and obedience to god brings victory. When we take on the duties of sharing the Good News with those who have not yet heard, God is with us. We need only “Be strong and very courageous.”
Read Joshua 1-2 here
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