Joshua 1:9-Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Fear= fear, terror, reverence in the greek and is defined as panic flight, fear, the causing of fear, terror.

As we look around in our world today there are so many circumstances, situations and reasons to feel fearful and afraid, but God commands us on today to be not discouraged nor afraid for He is with us people of God.

In this text, Moses assignment of leading God's people our of Egyptian bondage has been accomplished.

Who better than Joshua to lead God's people. Joshua had already been trained and prepared by God for the journey through his servant Moses.

Fear somehow always seems to presents itself as the first opportunity to any task that will require us to not do it in our own strength, but in God's strength.

God knew Joshua was fearful and needed courage and strength. The enemies of God people were currently in possession of the land and some of them were giants too. Joshua knew this because he was one of the spies who came back with a good report saying "we can possess it."

When the time came to take possession of the land, God personally spoke one on one with Joshua these words of comfort in this text "Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

People of God we MUST trust our God on today for His word is true. His promise is to be with us always, even unto the end.

People of God, "BE NOT AFRAID" nor dismay, but be strong and courageous for God is with you!

God bless.

Debra

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