Joshua 1
Today's Scripture

The book of Joshua begins after the death of Moses. Moses was the leader of the Israelites for 40 years, bringing them to the brink of the promised land. Now the land lies before God's people--they only have to follow God's leading as they enter. Joshua is Moses' successor--he will now bring the people all the way into the land so they may possess it.

Even though Joshua knew God would be with him and trusted the Lord, the prospect of going on without Moses, and entering unknown territory, must have been frightening. The Lord reassured Joshua several times. Three times God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous--once be strong and very courageous--and one time the people answer him that they will be faithful in listening to him and that he should be strong and courageous.

God promised that he would be with Joshua as we was with Moses. This same God is also with us every day. Some days take more courage to face than others. In those difficult times, when others around us seem to fail us, God asks us to take courage and place our faith in him. He can see us through any difficulty and give us wisdom when we ask. We may not be asked to follow in the footsteps of Moses as Joshua was, but we may have our own difficult choices to make or leading of others to do. With God as our ultimate guide, how can we fail?
- posted by Suzi @ 5:15 PM