Calvary Pointers Morning Showers 18 October 2023 Devotional by Reverend Ajisafe Opeyemi - Be Strong And Courageous
Be Strong And Courageous
Joshua 1:9 - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
The season we are is indeed a tough time. Many are giving up easily and surrendering to the onslaught of the devil. The strength of many has diminished due to pressures of life.
It’s entirely possible to believe in God and yet still feel weak, powerles s, and afraid. The word 'fear not' appears 365 times in the Bible. Fear indeed is a tormentor, and killer.
That tells us something. Sometimes what’s going on inside our heart is so different than what we allow people to see of us on the outside. And it doesn’t matter who you are, or how you appear to others—some days life is going to be tough.
When Moses died, his second-in-command, Joshua, had to take over the leadership role of a million of God’s people who’d been on a forty-year journey through the wilderness. They’re about to cross the Jordan River and then have to take the Promised Land, battle by battle.
The Lord spoke to Joshua, to reassure him of His presence with him, “Remember, I commanded you to be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, because the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
In fact, in those first nine verses of that book, God tells Joshua three times to be strong and courageous.
But on what basis? When you have to lead your people into life-and-death situations, into battle after battle, attacking fortified cities, what basis does God give Joshua for this command to be strong and courageous?
“… because the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
It doesn’t get any better than that.
Be reassure today, in this global economy challenges, war all over the places, all are indicators of the return of our Lord Jesus Christ for His saints.
Stay focus, be courageous enough to stand your ground as a believer. Don't be toss here and there. Continue to stay in the Lord.
God bless you and good morning unto you.
Wishing you a beautiful day at work
MORNING SHOWERS Today, 18 October 2023 was written by Reverend Ajisafe Opeyemi; is the founder and Senior Pastor of Calvary Pointers Covenant Church situated at Block C, Road A, Unity Estate, Gbaga Bus Stop, by Ijede Rd, Ikorodu Lagos,Nigeria
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