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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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The Mission: Courage for Uncharted Territory - Missional (Joshua 1:9)
Imagine a scene: the sun hangs low in the sky, casting long shadows over the untamed wilderness of a jungle. The air is thick with humidity, and the distant calls of exotic birds echo through the trees. Father Gabriel, a...
War Room: Spirit-Empowered Boldness - Pentecostal (Joshua 1:9)
In the heart of a bustling city, there was a small, unassuming room tucked away in the corner of an old house. This was Elizabeth's war room—a sacred space filled with the scent of aged wood and the flicker of...
The Example of Understanding - Quote
Once, in a quaint village in the hills of Tuscany, there lived an elderly woman named Elizabeth. She was known for her wisdom and compassion, often inviting neighbors into her humble home, where the aroma of fresh bread mingled with...
Quiet Time: Courage - Biblical Insight
Imagine a father standing at the edge of a forest, the sun just beginning to rise, casting golden light on the dew-kissed grass. His young son stands beside him, eyes wide with wonder and fear as they prepare for their...
Facing the Giants: Personal Courage From Personal Encounter - Baptist (Joshua 1:9)
In the heart of his locker room, Coach Grant Taylor stood alone, the faint scent of sweat and polished wood surrounding him. The sounds of clattering lockers and echoing footsteps faded into silence as he wrestled with his fears. Just...
Left Behind: End-Times Courage - Dispensational (Joshua 1:9)
Imagine a young father named David, standing on the edge of a crumbling cliff, his heart racing as he watches the storm clouds gather on the horizon. The winds howl like an unrelenting beast, and he knows that the path...
Lessons from Salvation - Biblical Analogy
In a small village nestled between rolling hills, there lived a humble potter named Eli. His hands, stained with clay and filled with the scars of labor, shaped each vessel with care and intention. Every morning, he would rise before...
The Example of Faith - Quote
Elizabeth was an ordinary woman living in a small, unremarkable town, but her heart was set on a remarkable promise. For years, she and her husband longed for a child, but with each passing year, their hope seemed to dim....
Luther (2003): Courage Given, Not Generated - Lutheran (Joshua 1:9)
Picture a dimly lit room in the Worms Cathedral, heavy with the weight of history and the murmur of anxious souls. It’s April 18, 1521, and in the center of this tense gathering stands a man with a heart pounding...
Romero: Prophetic Courage to Speak Truth - Liberation (Joshua 1:9)
In the heart of El Salvador, the air was thick with tension and fear. Archbishop Óscar Romero stood before his congregation, a humble yet resolute figure, fully aware that each sermon he delivered might be his last. The church was...
John Howard Yoder on Nonviolent Courage - Anabaptist (Joshua 1:9)
"The courage God calls for is not military might but the strength to love enemies, to suffer rather than inflict suffering. Joshua's context was war; Christ's context transforms it. 'Be strong'—strong
Bill Johnson on Supernatural Courage - Charismatic (Joshua 1:9)
"God is with you—and when God shows up, fear flees! Supernatural courage comes through encounter with His presence. You're not called to work up courage; you're called to host the presence! In His pre
E. Stanley Jones on Courage Received and Practiced - Wesleyan (Joshua 1:9)
"God commands courage and grace supplies it. But courage must be exercised—each act of faith strengthens faith. We cooperate with grace by stepping forward despite fear. Courage grows as we practice t
T.D. Jakes on Spirit-Empowered Courage - Pentecostal (Joshua 1:9)
"God didn't say 'feel courageous'—He said 'BE strong'! Courage is a choice empowered by the Spirit. When fear whispers, the Spirit roars! You have resurrection power inside you. Step out boldly—God is
J. Vernon McGee on Courage for the Last Days - Dispensational (Joshua 1:9)
"Joshua faced daunting territory; we face perilous times. The prophetic scriptures warn of increasing difficulty in the last days. But the same God who went with Joshua goes with us. Be strong! The Lo
Billy Graham on Personal Courage - Baptist (Joshua 1:9)
"Are you facing something that terrifies you? God speaks to YOU: Be strong. Be courageous. I am with YOU. This isn't generic encouragement—it's God's personal promise to you in your situation. Whateve
Charles Spurgeon on Divine Command and Presence - Traditional (Joshua 1:9)
"Be strong and courageous—this is command coupled with promise. We are not told to manufacture courage but to receive it from God's presence. 'The Lord your God is WITH you'—this is the ground of cour
Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Christ as Our Courage - Christocentric (Joshua 1:9)
"Christ is our courage. He went to the cross without fear; He descended to hell and rose. In Him, fear has been conquered. 'I am with you'—now means Christ is with us. Our courage is not self-generate
Oscar Romero on Courage to Denounce Injustice - Liberation (Joshua 1:9)
"The prophet needs courage to denounce injustice, to name oppression, to stand with victims against their victimizers. 'Be not afraid'—but the powerful want us afraid. God's presence emboldens us to s
Walter Brueggemann on Courage for Justice - Progressive (Joshua 1:9)
"Courage is needed not for conquest but for justice. The call to 'be strong' is not military machismo but prophetic nerve—courage to speak truth, to stand with the vulnerable, to challenge systems. Go
Pope John Paul II on Courage from Christ - Catholic (Joshua 1:9)
"'Be not afraid!' This was my constant message to the Church. God's command to Joshua echoes through history to us. Courage is the virtue that enables all other virtues in testing. Christ walks with u
John Calvin on Courage from God's Sovereignty - Reformed (Joshua 1:9)
"Our courage rests on God's sovereign promise, not our own strength. 'I will be with you'—the covenant God who chose Israel now commissions Joshua. The same sovereign God commissions us. Fear vanishes
St. John Chrysostom on Courage Through Union - Orthodox (Joshua 1:9)
"Fear departs when we are united with God. The soul progressing in theosis knows increasing fearlessness because God's presence becomes more real than any threat. 'The Lord is with you'—this is not me
Martin Luther King Jr. on Courage for Justice - Black Church (Joshua 1:9)
"Courage is not the absence of fear but the strength to act despite it. 'Be not afraid'—but we ARE afraid, and we march anyway. God is with us in the fire hoses and jail cells. Freedom fighters need J