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God is speaking to Joshua in today's passage. Joshua became the new leader of God's people after Moses died. This is no small task on Joshua's shoulders. He must not only lead the people into the Promised Land, but he must also lead the Israelite army into battle.
If you read all of chapter 1 you'll notice God tells Joshua not to be afraid. God said that because Joshua had never led the people of God without Moses and He knew Joshua's concern. He never conquered the promised land. He never tried to establish a nation. God knew exactly what Joshua needed to discover the leader within him and overcome FEAR, so God spoke three WORDS of encouragement in Joshua 1 over him: A word of PURPOSE (v. 1-2), a word of PROMISE (v. 7-8), and a word of God’s PRESENCE (v. 9).
It would be God's words that would give Joshua the courage and strength he needed on a daily basis to lead the people of Israel.
How are God's words impacting you even in this devotional? We are halfway through MyJourney––how has the Word of God influenced the way you think? How has it impacted your confidence level? For Joshua, it would be the difference between success and failure. It has that power over us as well.
Imagine taking all your concerns, tasks, deadlines, fears and putting them into a mental box. Close the box and lock it. You'll unlock it later, but for now, it's time to focus on the Lord. Take 5 deep breaths in and then out, then give it all to God.
Lord my attention is on You. All my concerns are locked away in a box. Right now nothing is going to get my time but You. All I want is You, so today lead me in your truth. Guide me down your path, and teach me your ways. Thank You in advance for what you're going to do today. Amen.
Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
James 1:5
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
1 John 1:9
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Deuteronomy 31:8
8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Jeremiah 29:11
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Philippians 4:19
19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:28
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 10:9
9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Joshua 1:1-9
1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. 4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. 5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 6 Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. 7 “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. 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; 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. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
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