Im sure Joshuas mind was reeling as he realized he didnt have the knowledge, experience or natural resources it would take to get the job done. Yet, God didnt speak to Joshua about any of those things. He simply said: As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Be 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. Only 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. This 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. Have 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 (Joshua 1:5-9). God repeated Be strong and courageous three times. God doesnt waste words, if He says something three times in a row, we definitely need to pay attention. In verse 6, He says, Be strong and of a good courage. In verse 7, He says, Only be thou strong and very courageous. Again, in verse 9 He says, Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage. So I say to you tonight...BE STRONG and very COURAGEOUS! ~sdw~
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:51:27 +0000
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