In the myriad complexities of this tech savvy world, filled with challenge and responsibility, one can feel overwhelmed. Pressure, challenges, tests, relationships, time crunches…do not require another trip to the gym, a better vitamin or supplement, or a better nights sleep. I believe the greatest need of our day is courage. The comforts of the familiar are gone, our upbringing is not enough to navigate a planet populated by now over 7 billion people, daily, we must face the fear of the unknown.
Yet, we were never designed to face these things alone! Jesus, is with us!
He will never leave us nor forsake us. We can be strong in Him, and the power of HIS might.
This morning, these words from the Scripture leaped off the page at me:
Joshua 1: 7 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.
8 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.
9 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.
Just like God spoke to Joshua so many years ago, I feel Him speaking to me today from these passages:
BE STRONG! BE COURAGEOUS! I AM WITH YOU!
May you join me in this incredible journey Jesus promised, this life and life more abundantly.
Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come – carpe diem – ‘Seize the Day!’
Now faith is, Today is the day of salvation, His steadfast love never ceases, but His mercies are new every morning – His name is I AM!
Let’s pray:
‘Father, I need You! I seek You today. Jesus, lead me, and rule and overrule all my distractions, fears, and discouragement, as together we face the future unknown to me, but fully known to You, I love You Lord, Amen’
