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BE STRONG

Text: Joshua 1:6 

"Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them.* 

Immediately after the death of Moses, God had just ordained Joshua into a leadership position as the spiritual head and Chief commander of the army of Israel. This position is an oversize big shoe handed over to him by Moses, the man of God. 

Having seen the Lord used Moses in a very mighty and powerful way, it is very normal for any successor to be fearful and timid in occupying such huge position of a powerful predecessor like Moses.

Joshua was not only to occupy a position as a mere sitting leader, he was to undertake a project which had only begun. Moses has only been able to conquer about two kingdoms and shared inheritance to two and half tribes out of twelve before he died, and Joshua was to conquer and share the remaining lands as inheritance for the remaining tribes. 

This was a uphill task for a new leader like Joshua. Now you can see the reason why the Lord was encouraging the heart of Joshua. 

In Joshua chapter 1, the Lord told Joshua to be strong four good times. If Joshua weren't appearing weak, afraid and timid, the Lord wouldn't have told him to be strong and courageous.

It is obvious, there are many reasons for Joshua to be afraid.

It is also possible you are also in Joshua's position even right now. You may be having a very huge task, project or assignment before you which is causing you to be afraid and insufficient. Just as the Lord said to Joshua, He is also saying to you now: *"Be strong and of a good courageous..."* 

Don't be afraid of stepping out into your calling and assingment, the Lord will certainly help you greatly.

Don't be afraid of undertaking that new project. Don't allow fear rob you of your inheritance and glory. Simply step out in Faith and the Lord will show up for you.

                                       
Bible Reading:

Joshua 1:1-8

 PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God, please grant me a bold and courageous heart to fulfill your calling upon my life in Jesus name.


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