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. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 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. Joshua 1:6-9
Joshua 1 is one of my favorite chapters of the Bible. I often feel like Joshua. Leading students into the promised land...the land of responsible adulthood...I face obstacles, criticism, and giants. Bringing encouragement to my friends...and helping them see their own promised lands...I struggle with my own fear and discouragement. There is opposition at every turn. I lose sight of God and His precious promises. God promised Joshua that no one would be able to stand against him and that God Himself would never leave or forsake Joshua. A promise that I can hold onto for myself! I will be strong and courageous!
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