“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 1:9
This commandment from God is a recurring theme in Joshua’s life. The fact that it is mentioned so publicly, and so many times (in Deut. 31, Josh. 1, Josh. 8, etc.) shows to us that perhaps Joshua was not a naturally brave man. He had to be reminded time and time again that with God on his side, he didn’t have to be afraid.
I think it’s great that the Bible is full of feeble people, because we ourselves are feeble sometimes. Through the power of God Joshua became a mighty leader, even though in his own strength he needed a lot of encouragement to keep going. That same power is available to us today, if we would but commit our ways to following the Lord and being faithful in the position which He has put us in life.
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