Three times in three verses God commanded Joshua, “Be strong and Courageous.”
Why?
God knew the challenge confronting Joshua was larger than life. If Josh had begun to analyze it, he’d give up, throw in the towel, or convince himself that perhaps this wasn’t God’s calling on his life.
However, the opposite was true. Joshua’s task was God’s solution for His people.
(More often then not, God chooses to work THROUGH us)
In order for the children of Israel and Joshua to reach the Promise Land, he MUST be strong and courageous. When God commanded this of Josh, he was saying…CHOOSE strength, and CHOOSE courage! Your destiney lies before you, your task is clear, I will never leave you…but you have to choose.
What is the task that stands looming before you?
Is it so huge that success or victory is impossible with out God?
If so, consider yourself in the company of great men and women. Consider the fact that throughout history God has worked through people just like you.
Your purpose lies before you and your task is clear, God will never leave you…so choose!
Today, choose to be STRONG and COURAGEOUS!
