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Joshua 1:9 · WEB
9Haven`t I commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; don`t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.
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Evening Prayer: Blessing for Tomorrow
As I close this day, O God, I look toward tomorrow with hope. Whatever it holds— joy or challenge, ease or difficulty, the expected or the surprising— You will be there before I arrive. So I ask fo
Prayer for Moving/Relocation
God who goes with us, we're leaving what's familiar and heading toward the unknown. This place held memories— good and hard, joyful and painful. We're grateful for what we're leaving behind, but we'
Hidden Figures: Not a Spirit of Fear (2 Timothy 1:7)
In Hidden Figures, Katherine Johnson walks into a room full of white male engineers who don't believe she belongs. Every day is a battle against fear—fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of being
Practical Redemption - Teaching Material
As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, where the Lord commands, "Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go," we are reminded of the profound...
Putting Into Practice: Grace - Contemporary Example
As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, where God commands us to be strong and courageous, we can draw a profound connection to our daily lives, especially in our pursuit of grace and spiritual growth. Picture a young woman named Sarah,...
Practical Compassion - Contemporary Example
Imagine a single mother named Maria, who juggles two jobs while raising her two young children. Life has thrown her a barrage of challenges: a recent layoff, the weight of bills piling up, and the constant worry of providing a...
Living Out Redemption - Illustration
As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, where God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous, we see a profound truth about our calling in the midst of fear and uncertainty. The Israelites stood on the cusp of the Promised Land,...
Living Out Redemption - Teaching Material
As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, where God commands, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go," we see...
Practical Compassion - Teaching Material
As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, where the Lord commands us to be strong and courageous, we find profound encouragement. This directive comes not just as a call to bravery, but as a reminder that we do not face our...
Living Out Redemption - Illustration
As we contemplate Joshua 1:9, where God commands, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go,” we find a...
Practical Redemption - Contemporary Example
Joshua 1:9 calls us to "be strong and courageous" for the Lord is with us wherever we go. This passage not only encourages us but also reminds us of the profound reality of our redemption through Christ. When we embrace...
Living Out Redemption - Teaching Material
As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, we hear God’s stirring command: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” This assurance not only speaks...
Practical Redemption - Illustration
Consider the Israelites standing on the precipice of the Promised Land, filled with both hope and fear. God, in His unwavering love, speaks through Joshua: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord...
The Example of Redemption - Story
The sun was setting on a small town as a young boy named David sat on the steps of his porch, a baseball glove resting beside him. Just the week before, he had been chosen to pitch for his little...
Living Out Peace - Teaching Material
Imagine standing on the edge of a great river, the water rushing by, the current strong and unyielding. This is much like the challenges we face in our lives—whether it’s the worries of our families, the burdens of our jobs,...
Living Out Peace - Illustration
Imagine a small community nestled in the hills, where every year, the townspeople gather to celebrate the harvest. This is not just a time of feasting and joy, but also a sacred moment where they come together to share their...
Biblical Truth: Mercy - Commentary
Joshua 1:9 resonates deeply with our longing for courage and assurance in the face of life's uncertainties: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will...
Scriptural Insight: Love - Reflection
Joshua 1:9 calls us to “be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” This command, spoken in the context of a tumultuous transition, reveals...
Biblical Truth: Kindness - Reflection
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go—these words from Joshua 1:9 resonate deeply with our journey of faith. They remind us that amidst the challenges...
Theology of Humility - Commentary
As we gather today, let us turn our hearts toward Joshua 1:9, where the Lord commands us, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will...
Scriptural Insight: Compassion - Application
As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, where God commands, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go," we uncover a profound truth about divine...
The Meaning of Redemption - Application
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) This powerful declaration from Joshua reminds us that redemption...
The Meaning of Self-control - Reflection
As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, where God commands, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go,” we recognize...
Scriptural Insight: Love - Commentary
As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, we encounter a profound command wrapped in divine assurance: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with...