Joshua-1:1-9
Be Strong and Courageous
Background to the text Moses has died, and Joshua is now tasked with leading the Israelites into the promised land.
- God’s pledge of His Presence Joshua 1:1-5
- God reassures Joshua of His presence with him.
- Just as God was with Moses, He will be with Joshua
- Our comfort is that God is always with us, no matter what we is going on in our lives.
- God’s Proclamation Joshua 1:6-7
- Be Strong and Courageous
- God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous
- This is not a suggestion, but a command
- We too are called to be strong and courageous in our faith and in our everyday life.
- God’s Promise of prosperity Joshua 1:8
- God promises Joshua success if he meditates on His word day and night.
- The key to success is staying grounded in God’s word.
- Strength, wisdom, and guidance in the Bible
- God’s pledge of His Presence Joshua 1:9
- He is with him
- God is always with us, guiding and protecting us
- We can face any challenge with confidence because God is on our side
