Josh. 1:9 “I command
you---be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD
your God is with you wherever you go.”
How strong and courageous are you? Do you face life boldly and
with confidence, or are you afraid and discouraged? Isn’t it interesting that
God commanded the Israelites to be strong and courageous as they prepared to go
into battle? He expected them to not be a bunch of wimps, but to be mighty
warriors. He expected them to not be hesitant as they faced their enemies. He
expected them to fight with purpose and zeal.
We ought to be strong and courageous as we live out our lives for
the Lord. We ought to live like we were soldiers in war instead of spoiled
citizens living in comfort. A soldier is always on alert, ready to face his
enemy in a life or death struggle. He is aware of the dangers of battle and
refuses to give in to his fears. He is well-trained and prepared to face
whatever he may face.
Most of us live like we are spoiled citizens of the Kingdom. We
like our comforts. We don’t want to live like we were soldiers. We try to
ignore the fact that we are at war with Satan. We would rather cozy up to the
darkness that surrounds us than be lights that shine in it. We would rather
run, hide, or cave in when confronted by Satan than stand up and fight.
The Lord wants you to be strong and courageous today. He wants you
to not cower in fear or let Satan discourage you. The Lord wants you to live
like you know He is with you each step of the way. He wants you to have some
guts and resist Satan. The Lord has already won the war you are in! The little
skirmishes we face are but a futile attempt by Satan to keep us from claiming
the victory that is ours in Christ. Greater is He that is in us than he that is
in the world. Let us act like it today.
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