Be Strong, Be Courageous...Here's Why

"Joshua said to them, "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight." Then Joshua struck and killed the kings and hung them on five trees, and they were left hanging on the trees until evening." - Joshua 10:25-26

As I mentioned Sunday in my message, the Commander of the Army of the Lord fought with Joshua. He tells the people of Israel in the above passage to not be afraid or discouraged, but be the opposite of that - strong and courageous. Like Joshua, God is with us...He has already won our battles for us through Jesus Christ at Calvary. However, we must trust Him and obey.

Time after time as Joshua and Israel went into battle, God told them that He would be with them and that they would be victorious. But Joshua and Israel had to believe God and act on His Word. We too, must believe God's Word that we are victorious, that He is with us, and we will be victorious. No matter how big and bad the enemy. No matter how difficult the circumstance. See what He says to you in His Word (the Bible)...believe it...act on it or obey it...and you too will be victorious.

Your God is the same God of Joshua and Israel. You too are His child. He gives you the same promises. He is the same God who never changes.

Have a wonderful week!

-Pastor Randy