Be strong and of good courage
Today's focusAs Joshua faces a new chapter, God promises never to leave him and calls him to be strong and courageous, rooted in God's word day and night.
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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
Entering a new season can feel overwhelming, but you do not face the unknown alone. Just as God spoke to Joshua at the start of his journey, He offers you a steady promise: "I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." You may feel small in the face of new responsibilities, yet the Lord assures you that He is with you "whithersoever thou goest." His presence is the foundation for your confidence, ensuring that no circumstance can truly stand against you as you walk in His ways.
Strength and courage are not feelings you must manufacture on your own; they come from staying rooted in God’s word. You are encouraged to let His truth "not depart out of thy mouth" and to "meditate therein day and night." By keeping your heart fixed on what He has commanded, you find the direction you need to avoid turning "to the right hand or to the left." As you face this year, "be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed." The Lord your God is with you in every step, guiding you toward true success.
AI-written reflection on the passage above. Let Scripture itself be the main thing.
Reflect
What new or daunting thing are you facing this year, and how does God's promise 'I will be with thee' meet you there?
Pray
Lord, as I step into this new year, I hold on to your promise: you will not fail me or forsake me. Make me strong and courageous. Keep your word close to my heart day and night.