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The Mission: Courage for Uncharted Territory - Missional (Joshua 1:9)

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Father Gabriel climbs into hostile territory—no map, no guarantee, only calling and presence. Missional theology sees Joshua 1:9 as missionary text: entering new cultural territory requires courage. "Wherever you go" covers every mission field. The command comes as Joshua prepares to cross the Jordan into unknown land; missionaries cross cultural boundaries into unknown contexts. Both need the same promise: "The LORD your God is with you." Mission is Joshua's journey repeated: courage grounded in presence, strength for the crossing, assurance for the settlement.

Topics & Themes

missionary courageuncharted territorycrossingpresencecalling

Scripture References

Joshua 1:9

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Audience

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