Be strong and of a good courage
Today's focusAfter Moses dies, God tells Joshua to lead the people, promising, 'I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee'; he must meditate on God's law day and night and not be afraid, for the LORD is with him.
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1Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, 2Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel. 3Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. 4From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast. 5There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. 6Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. 7Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. 8This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. 9Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Reflection
After the death of Moses, a season of significant change begins for Joshua and all the people. Standing at the edge of the Jordan, God gives Joshua a clear command: "arise, go over." Transition and leadership can be heavy burdens, yet God provides the ultimate assurance for the journey ahead. He promises Joshua, "as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee." This same promise is yours today. No matter what new territory or challenge you face, you are not walking alone. The Lord declares, "I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
Your strength does not come from your own abilities, but from staying close to God’s word. He instructs you to "meditate therein day and night" so that you may "observe to do according to all that is written therein." By keeping His truth in your heart and mouth, you find the direction needed to navigate life without turning to the right or left. "Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed," for the Lord's presence is your constant companion "whithersoever thou goest."
AI-written reflection on the passage above. Let Scripture itself be the main thing.
Reflect
What task in front of you feels too big, and how does God's promise to be with Joshua speak to you?
Pray
Lord, you did not fail Joshua and you will not forsake me. Fill my mind with your Word day and night. Make me strong and courageous because you are with me.