Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified;do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
When we are called by God, we begin a journey with Him. We follow Him as our Captain and Leader into the promised purpose of the future, our destiny. Along the way, God will stretch us. He will enlarge the horizons of our vision.
In the story of Joshua, God called him to be strong and courageous as he led the Israelites into the land that was promised to them. Joshua could have ignored God and dwelled on the fact that Moses was no longer there to lead his people. However, Joshua immediately acted upon God’s words and showed great obedience.
When you think about your daily life, are you BOLD for God? Do you step out of the ordinary and think, “what more can I do?” If he asked you to do something that was out of the ordinary, would you question his judgment? As in the story of Joshua, God will honor your obedience and will bless those who follow his plan for their life. Be encouraged that God recognizes our boldness for Him and has promised to “never leave you”.
Read Joshua 1 and write down everything God commands him to do. Then reflect how these commands compare with what the Lord is calling you to do.
Prayer Focus: Pray 2 Chronicles 15:7 for our church, “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” Ask the Lord for strength, courage, and submission to Him to follow the path He has placed before us as a church. Pray these traits for your life as well.
Posted by Northview Prayer Team 
