Joshua 1

Joshua 1

Can you imagine following Moses?  A friend of mine pointed out to me that in Deuteronomy 1, that Moses was instructed to build up Joshua and to encourage him in this transition.  I had never caught that before, but how cool is that.  God telling Moses to prepare Joshua...but still, what a huge task.  Now we are in Joshua 1 and God is telling Joshua, just like I was with Moses, I will be with you, thus be strong and courageous and meditate on my Word.  Friends, Jesus says to us...just like I was with Moses, I will be with you.  Do not be afraid, take courage, for I am with you.  Do you know what I love about our God?  He has never once abandoned us, even though He has every right too.  He is faithful.  He doesn't leave us when everyone else does.  When storms come and we don't know which way to look, He is there.  He is our foundation.  He is our rock.  He is our refuge.  Don't be afraid.  Just like He was with Moses, Joshua, David, Caleb, Joseph, Paul, Peter...He is with us.  Wow!
 "My eyes were up to God for help:  I could say, the work was His; and if done, the glory would be His." David Brainerd