Joshua 1:9 NIV
[9] Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
The Authortiy who goes with you and backs you up on your endeavours defines the gifts that you will get. Whether I admit it or not, the journey is set for all of us. There is a project; an assignment to be accomplished by all of us. No two people's assignments will be exactly the same, but the destination will always he the same: the glory of God. No matter the path God has placed me on, He wants me to know that He will not abandon me to my own devices. After all, the work is defined by Him, the enablement required can only be provided by Him, and He alone knows the end from the beginning. He is therefore in the best position to make pronouncements such as the one in the verse above. He gives a command and even the devil obeys. Job would have been destroyed completely, but for the limits God placed on the devil's actions.
This is the God who calls me to His side, and who wants to show Himself strong in my behalf. For all who will succeed in the labour that has been assigned, you need a sure word from God like the one above. Do not dare face the world with just your wits or your brawn; there comes a time when the wisdom and strength of man will fail miserably and lead to sorrow, pain and regret. There comes a time when depending on man will be seen as fruitless and pointless venture. This is the point sought to be made by God in the verse above. Fear will definitely come, because if I can achieve all of God's instructions by my own power and wisdom, I would not really ask for His help. Ahead of the challenges that will definitely come his way, God provides Joshua with the most important possession he would need on this assignment: His Presence. Let it be clear: You will not succeed without Him.
Joshua was tasked with leading the children of Israel into the promised land, after the death of a man of Moses' stature. He had witnessed the rebellion of Israel as they journeyed: he saw the punishment of Korah and his gang, Marian and Aaron, as well as the other 10 people who went with him to spy the land of Canaan. He saw the death of all who were 20 years old and more who left Egypt, except for Caleb. Even Moses his boss did not see the promised land. That would have been enough to scare anyone. As it was then, so is it now. The dispensation or generation may have changed, but God has not changed. He is still looking for lives in which He can display His splendor and power. What I need is to trust Him completely, sure that if He ordained it, He will sustain it. His Presence will guarantee that ALL I need is made available at the time I need it. Do not leave home without Him. He is all you need. God's time of favour is here.
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