By the third time God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous, He adds something revealing: “Have I not commanded you?” It’s as if God is saying, “Joshua, we’ve been over this. Why are you still afraid?” The repetition shows us...
We often think of courage as a personality trait; some people are just naturally brave, while others are not. But Scripture presents courage differently. For Joshua, courage wasn’t about his temperament; it was about his obedience to God’s Word. “Be...
God’s prescription for Joshua’s success wasn’t military training or strategic alliances. It was saturation in Scripture. “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth.” The word picture here is powerful. God’s Word should...
Three times in just a few verses, God commands Joshua to “be strong and courageous.” This isn’t a gentle suggestion or a motivational pep talk. It’s a command. But here’s the beautiful truth: God never commands what He doesn’t also...
Joshua stood at the edge of an impossible task. Moses, the great leader who had guided Israel for forty years, was gone. Now Joshua faced the daunting responsibility of leading over a million people into hostile territory. Can you imagine the weight on his shoulders?...
