Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. (Joshua:1:6)
The Lord is instructing Joshua, who has just about taken over the greatest responsibility of leading the people of Israel into their promised land - Canaan. Moses is dead and replacing him is no mean job. "Be strong and courageous" is the message from GOD at this juncture in his life. You will find GOD saying the same thing thrice in a matter of four verses in Joshua chapter 1. So, that's not to be taken lightly for Joshua and it is relevant for you and me even today.
"Be Strong" in what? GOD was telling Joshua to be strong in his beliefs or rather in the Word of GOD. Be strong in what you have come to know about me. GOD is saying to us to be strong in what we know about Him. Be strong in your beliefs about me, my Word. Be strong and keep trusting me. Are you facing an uphill task at hand just like Joshua was? Be Strong.
The next part of the message is "Be Courageous"? In what exactly? You need to have the courage to put your beliefs into action. You got to be strong in believing GOD first and then you need the courage to do things that certify your belief in GOD. It's putting our faith into action. GOD wanted Joshua to have the courage to execute things that he believed in. Like leading the people beyond Jordan and Jericho into Canaan. Is there anything holding you back from what GOD has called you to do? GOD's got a message for you. BE STRONG and COURAGEOUS. It's time to act. What are you waiting for?
Blessings,
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