The Deaf Devo - The Deaf Missions of Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States for Monday, 14 August 2017 "Worry and Fear (3)" Bible Reading: Joshua 1:6-9
Joshua 1:6 “Be strong, be bold; for you will cause this people to inherit the land I swore to their fathers I would give them. 7 Only be strong and very bold in taking care to follow all the Torah which Moshe my servant ordered you to follow; do not turn from it either to the right or to the left; then you will succeed wherever you go. 8 Yes, keep this book of the Torah on your lips, and meditate on it day and night, so that you will take care to act according to everything written in it. Then your undertakings will prosper, and you will succeed. 9 Haven’t I ordered you, ‘Be strong, be bold’? So don’t be afraid or downhearted, because Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.”
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When we have problems, we have two choices. We can become afraid and discouraged. Or we can be strong and look to God for help.
Our Bible Reading today tells us about Joshua. Moses was ready to die. God had chosen Joshua to be the new leader of the Israelites. Moses told Joshua, "...be strong and brave. Don't be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go" (verse 9b). Leading the Israelites was a big job. Joshua could have hung his head and worried about what he would do. Instead, Joshua depended on God and led the Israelites into the land God had given to them.
The Bible is filled with examples of other people who trusted God - Abraham, Moses, David and Paul. When we trust God, He will support us and make us strong. Depend on Him today! God has promised to be with you and help you.
"Be strong and be brave. Don't be afraid of those people because the Lord your God is with you. He will not fail you or leave you." [Deuteronomy 31:6]
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I need You to be with me today. Thank You for keeping me strong. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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