Be Strong and of Good Courage
27. Life can be full of challenges, sorrows, and tough decisions. But even amidst hardship, the Lord counsels us to be strong and courageous. Understanding Joshua 1:9 in the Bible can help us face hard things with faith and confidence.
What is the main idea of Joshua 1?
At the core, Joshua is a story of radical obedience to God and His law. Within the opening verses there is also a great promise for those who heed the Word of the Lord: success, prosperity and the peace and presence of God Himself.
Is NLT good translation?
The NLT is a good translation, faithful to the text, and not afraid to use English phrases to translate complex Hebrew and Greek words more faithfully.
What does God say about Joshua?
“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.
What was Joshua assignment?
Joshua is the one who finished the assignment which Moses started. Moses brought the Israelites out of the Egyptian bondage; but it was Joshua who actually led them into the Land of Promise – Canaan. Joshua led the children of Israel across the Jordan into the land of the Canaanites.
What did Joshua promise?
1 – God is giving Israel the land but that does not absolve Israel of responsibility. 2 – God works through Joshua as the people’s representative. V 6 – Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.
What is Joshua known for?
Known for: After the death of Moses, Joshua became the leader of Israel, successfully directing the Israelite army in its conquest of the Promised Land. He also served as an Old Testament type of Christ.
How was Joshua a good leader?
From what we can gather, he was devoted to both the past and to the future; he was a leader who was willing to take calculated risks, to listen, and to act. Joshua taught us not to fight the next battle based on the last battle, but rather mix faith with innovation, and creativity with a generosity of spirit.
Why didn’t Joshua conquer the Promised Land?
Had Joshua or the people of Israel sought to conquer the promised land by means of their own courage and strength they would fail – they were to place their trust in the Lord their God, Who had promised to be with them wherever they went. Joshua was given this promise after Moses the servant of the Lord had died.
What did the Lord Say to Joshua after Moses died?
New Living Translation The Lord’s Charge to Joshua 1 After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, 2 “Moses my servant is dead.
What was Joshua told about the Book of the law?
But Joshua was to be careful to heed all the instructions given to Israel through Moses – he was told: this Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it.
