Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9

God called Joshua to lead His people into the promised land and as he walked out in faith to what God had called him to do, he felt discouraged and overwhelmed.  And so God encouraged him to be strong.  And just as God encouraged Joshua to be strong and courageous, He calls us to be strong and courageous.  To trust in His promises. 

Have you ever been discouraged or overwhelmed?  Sure you have!  And it is during those times that God calls us to stand upon His Word and His promises. Today, choose one of God’s promises from Scripture and meditate on it throughout the day. Remember, our God is faithful and He will do what He has promised (1 Thessalonians 5:24).

Standing on God’s Promises,

Pastor Rich Kikuchi