Be Strong and Courageous
Good Morning Sweet Ones,
God is so good! I love how the Lord always provides the word you need to hear at just the right moment. I have the wonderful opportunity to be a part of an amazing group of women who come alongside me, encourage me and pray for me. This morning, as we have been praying together, the Lord led one of these women to this timely devotional that spoke to my heart. I asked permission to share it with you. I don't know where you are at or what you are going through, but I know you are not alone! We serve an awesome Savior who is with us through trials and difficulties. He goes before us and He is always with us. Trust Him and be strong and courageous today!
Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Courage Definition: The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery. Have the courage of one’s conviction, to act in accordance with one’s beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism.
The Positive Power of Courage
Joshua 1:1-9
What do the following people have in common: Joshua, the Israelite
leader; Daniel, the visionary; Jesus’ 12 disciples; and the apostle Paul?
Besides loving God, they all were in need of courage.
Obeying the Lord required bravery —
a firmness of spirit that could face crises without retreating.
Appointed by God, Joshua was to lead the nation into the
Promised Land. Perhaps he thought, Who am I to follow in Moses’
footsteps? or What if the people will not support my leadership?
God spoke reassuringly to him three times, telling him
to be strong and courageous.
Joshua responded affirmatively and built his bravery
on two precious assurances:
Promise #1—God travels with us. The Lord pledged He would be with the
Israelites in the new land, never leaving or forsaking them. In Hebrews 13:5,
He makes the same promise to us. In fact, the Lord travels with us in a far
more intimate way — through His Spirit living within us.
Promise #2—God goes before us. God promised to take care of the enemy
before the Israelites arrived. They still faced battles, but He assured them
of victory if they had faith and obeyed. Jesus has gone
ahead of us to heaven with the spiritual battle already won.
Our redemption has been secured, our place in God’s family
permanently established, and our heavenly inheritance
guaranteed. While our earthly trials continue, they are temporary.
If you build your life on these two pledges, then courageous will become
part of your name. Why not try out how it will sound? Courageous _________.
(In Touch Daily Devotional by Dr. Charles Stanley)
Be Strong Sweet Sisters!!
YOU are LOVED,
God is so good! I love how the Lord always provides the word you need to hear at just the right moment. I have the wonderful opportunity to be a part of an amazing group of women who come alongside me, encourage me and pray for me. This morning, as we have been praying together, the Lord led one of these women to this timely devotional that spoke to my heart. I asked permission to share it with you. I don't know where you are at or what you are going through, but I know you are not alone! We serve an awesome Savior who is with us through trials and difficulties. He goes before us and He is always with us. Trust Him and be strong and courageous today!
Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Courage Definition: The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery. Have the courage of one’s conviction, to act in accordance with one’s beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism.
The Positive Power of Courage
Joshua 1:1-9
What do the following people have in common: Joshua, the Israelite
leader; Daniel, the visionary; Jesus’ 12 disciples; and the apostle Paul?
Besides loving God, they all were in need of courage.
Obeying the Lord required bravery —
a firmness of spirit that could face crises without retreating.
Appointed by God, Joshua was to lead the nation into the
Promised Land. Perhaps he thought, Who am I to follow in Moses’
footsteps? or What if the people will not support my leadership?
God spoke reassuringly to him three times, telling him
to be strong and courageous.
Joshua responded affirmatively and built his bravery
on two precious assurances:
Promise #1—God travels with us. The Lord pledged He would be with the
Israelites in the new land, never leaving or forsaking them. In Hebrews 13:5,
He makes the same promise to us. In fact, the Lord travels with us in a far
more intimate way — through His Spirit living within us.
Promise #2—God goes before us. God promised to take care of the enemy
before the Israelites arrived. They still faced battles, but He assured them
of victory if they had faith and obeyed. Jesus has gone
ahead of us to heaven with the spiritual battle already won.
Our redemption has been secured, our place in God’s family
permanently established, and our heavenly inheritance
guaranteed. While our earthly trials continue, they are temporary.
If you build your life on these two pledges, then courageous will become
part of your name. Why not try out how it will sound? Courageous _________.
(In Touch Daily Devotional by Dr. Charles Stanley)
Be Strong Sweet Sisters!!
YOU are LOVED,
Courageous Elisabeth :)
2 Response to Be Strong and Courageous
At church, our FX family sunday school's focus this month is courage! So we've been talking about it with Nateli-Jo at home alot and it's been a good reminder for me also! Thanks for another good memory verse!
Billee,
That is awesome! You are such a good Momma! :) Nateli-Jo is such a cutie!! I love that you are teaching her these truths at a young age!
Blessings my friend,
Elisabeth :)
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