7 Minute Read + Scripture readings
Today’s Bible Reading:
Today’s Bible Verse(s):
Joshua 1:6-9 (CSB): “Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance. Above all, be strong and very courageous to observe carefully the whole instruction my servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go. This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do. Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s):
Life can be tough, can’t it? And with that being the case, we all could use a little more strength and courage.
- Strength, to have the ability to accomplish what lies before us.
- Courage, to face the uncertainty and difficulties that lie before us.
I realize that the Verses for Today are a bit lengthy. But, they can easily be divided into three simple instructions that are the source of our strength and courage.
So, let’s look at them.
Joshua 1:6 (CSB): “Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance.”
In verse 6, strength and courage would come as Joshua rested in God’s promise.
God had made a promise to the Israelites that they would inherit the Promised Land and God wasn’t going to break that promise.
Resting in God’s promise, Joshua could be strong and courageous.
Joshua 1:7-8 (CSB): “Above all, be strong and very courageous to observe carefully the whole instruction my servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go. This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do.”
In verses 7-8, strength and courage would come in obeying God’s precepts.
God’s Word contained commands for living – things to do and things to avoid. As Joshua obeyed God’s instructions, he would experience God’s favor in doing what God had told him to do – claim the Promise Land.
So, as Joshua obeyed God’s precepts and experienced God’s favor, he could be strong and courageous.
Joshua 1:9 (CSB): “Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
In verse 9, strength and courage would come as Joshua comforted himself in God’s presence.
God wasn’t sending Joshua out to do the task all by himself. God was going with them.
So, as Joshua rested in the assurance of God’s presence, he could be strong and courageous.
Conclusion
Friend, each of these three substantive reasons for Joshua’s strength and courage are transferable. You and I can experience strength and courage in our life as we rest in them.
God’s promises – What passage of Scripture can you rest your faith upon as you go through a difficult time?
God’s precepts – What areas of your life need repentance and adjustments to come into conformity to God’s commands?
God’s presence – What reminders can you provide for yourself that God is with you?
Friend, God doesn’t want His children living defeated lives. He wants us to be strong and courageous. And He has provided the means by which we can be strong and courageous.
Will you make the adjustments necessary to be filled with the strength and courage you need for each day?
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Lord Jesus, in a world that has at least temporarily gone crazy, there needs to be people who are strong and courageous. In Your word, You have given me three principles that I can comply with that will give me strength and courage. Help me today as I comply with the commands You gave to Joshua. Amen.
Matt’s Musings 
Thank you for the encouragement from God’s word. God bless you!
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Thanks so much, Brenda.
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