Joshua would be filling some big shoes. Moses, the long time leader of Israel had passed off the scene and Joshua was assigned to take his place.
Joshua would need two things: strength and courage. He would be leading the Israelites across the Jordan River at Gilgal. He would lead them in the conquests of Jericho and Ai and then on to possess the Promised Land.
When God calls us into His service, be it pastoral ministry, personal evangelism, or teaching a Sunday school class, it requires strength and courage. The Bible tells us to “be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” (Ephesians 6:10) Our strength to do His work must come from God. Psalm 27:14 tells us to, “…wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart…”
It is as though God has chosen us to be on the team and He is our divine cheerleader, encouraging us to keep running the race set before us.
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