Just then, as Joshua was wrestling with all of these fears and emotions and insecurities, the Lord spoke and said to him, “Proceed to cross the Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to [you] … No one shall be able to stand against you ... As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you. By the grace of God, you can make a difference! 1:8. What would the Israelites do? and even the Israelites tell Joshua Only be strong and courageous (v.18). Deuteronomy 4:31 (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them. He will not desert you or abandon you.” NASB 1995 "Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. His power brought him out of the grave on Easter morning. Not wanting to deal with the consequences of her actions, Vito and Filippa hopped on a boat and sailed for New Orleans. Can one person stand up in the face of fear, hardship, and peer pressure, and lead a people into a whole new way of life? We not only need to know what the Bible says, we must do it - Jos. Fresh sermon illustrations and updates on new sermons, preaching articles and much more! If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive. No one wants to be out in the desert. Following their example, I too have made a decision to trust and follow Christ. It also makes you more generous merciful and true. The word courage, as it’s used here in the Bible, means “resolute” (Howard, 1998). The Israelites are not the only ones to know hardship, and difficulty, and moving from place to place. But they have a huge obstacle in front of them – the impenetrable city of Jericho. Be strong (fasten up and be settled) and courageous (be alert and ready). Deliver us!” they cried. However, on their way they began to grumble. Told constantly to be strong and to be courageous a message for the morning is to be strong to be courageous so that you can rise to that supernatural We need to constantly remind ourselves to be strong and to be courageous so that we can move up to the supernatural realm. They began to preach about Christ, and Henry listened intently. . Enter Genesta’s uncle Henry. Open Heaven for Today 17 October 2020: [Saturday] – Be Strong and Courageous Courage is facing life’s challenges with the help and direction of God. It wasn’t easy and it took him longer than most to graduate, but God provided. Giuseppe’s parents, Vito and Filippa, were from Sicily and were known for getting in all sorts of trouble. Hallelujah. – Sivaprakash Sidhu In due time, God sent Moses, who, under the mighty hand of God brought them out of slavery. 1:22. I’m here today because my great uncle Henry, my grandma Genesta, and my dad Alvest all made vital decisions to leave the wayward ways of those before them and trust and obey God. This week's One Thing: "Have I not commanded you? The Word of God began to fill his heart and it was always on his lips. To be courageous and strong, knowledge of God’s Word is not enough. God has saved us, indwelt us, gifted us, authorized and empowered us to be on mission with Him. NASB 1977 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you ..." Deut. Not knowing where your next meal is going to come from, where you’re going to find your next pair of shoes, where you’re going to lay your head down at night. He will not leave you or forsake you.’ Deuteronomy 31:6 God uses the stress and struggles of life to build spiritual stamina and strength in us. He was a runner for Al Capone and his sister was one of Capone’s girlfriends. I have. Follow me, keep my word, and I will bless you wherever you go.”. Do they even dare dream of better days and try to possess the land? They would grab a couple pillowcases and then fill them with whatever valuables they could find. Be Strong And Courageous, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The key to Joshua’s success was for him to be rooted in God’s word (Howard, 1998). Always be courageous and strong, and don’t fear. Would he abandon the wilderness of his past and embrace the hope of a better future? He was going to have to “meditate” on it day and night. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord your God goes with you. 11 months ago. In many ways, it looked like he was stuck in the mud, doomed to repeat his family’s mistakes. Ensure him that all will be well soon and that he/she needs to take courage right now and brave whatever difficulties he/she is facing. With Christ in their hearts, Alvest felt the Lord calling him to go to a Christian college where he could learn more about God and be surrounded by godly influences. He is a Doctor of Ministry student at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he also received a Masters of Divinity. God turns our weakness into incredible strength. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful” (Joshua 1:7-8, NRSV). He received a Bible and began to meditate upon it. Be strong and courageous. We must not succumb to fear and unbelief, rather, as God told Joshua, we are to be strong and courageous. The girlfriend didn’t survive the attack. 55 likes. Faithfulness is the key. – Joyce Brothers. When you are courageous, everything becomes possible. The land ahead was uncertain, full of huge obstacles, and mighty challenges. Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or in dread of them, for the LORD your God is the One who is going with you. 2,000 years ago, Jesus told His disciples, “I will build My Church…” He then commanded them, and us, to carry on His mission in the world. God tells him Be strong and courageous (Joshua 1:6). That phrase is in 2Ch_32:7 Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: have not I commanded you? Courage is being resolute in the face of great trials. - Joshua 1:9 Poor Joshua. He knew it would take a lot of wisdom to resolve conflicts and deal with complaints among his people. Be strong and courageous. be courageous, and be valiant. Vito was a lady’s man and was known for having a side-girl or two. Having meandered from placed to place for years the Israelites were now finally standing at the edge of the Promised Land. . They invited Henry to attend their church. I’ve not forgotten you. You can stand up in the face of fear, hardship, and peer pressure, and lead others into whole new way of life! Okay we as children of the most high god we need to. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand” (Psalm 40:1-2). One night, while Henry was walking along Canal Street in New Orleans, he heard some strange music playing in the distance. Can one person make a difference? Be strong and very courageous. Father, please banish every form of fear in my life and help me to be strong and courageous, in the mighty name of Jesus. Jason Stevens is the lead pastor of Harvester Church of the Nazarene in St. Peters, MO. Giuseppe was a bad man. In the book of Joshua, the Israelites are about to enter the promised land. Today’s Biblical devotional for women is dedicated to exploring how to be strong and of good courage through Christ. Not only that, but God also provided a wonderful career, a godly wife, and three kids, including a son named Jason. Do not be afraid (dread); do not be discouraged (beat down), for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9" He has to follow up Moses. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Deuteronomy 1:29 Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them. Alvest was born in government housing in the lower ninth ward of New Orleans to a young girl named Genesta. But her unbelieving husband didn't want her to … Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. STANDING FOR THAT WHICH IS RIGHT A. But, to be clear, courage is not all that superhero stuff you see on TV and in the movies. The Four Pages of the Sermon: A Guide to Biblical Preaching. Be strong and courageous. Courage is facing life’s challenges with the help and direction of God. They didn’t want to be there. 119:105. It was at this time that they learned the truth of God’s Word, which declares, “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. What would he do? According to Scripture, in spite of all the challenges ahead, and fears, and doubts, Joshua chose to trust God and his promises and so they took a step into the water. Instead of filling his life full of filth, darkness, and hoodoo, Henry put his faith in Christ and began studying God’s Word. Second, meditation was an activity that was done aloud, not just inside one’s head (Howard, 1998). In other words, if Joshua was going to succeed, he needed to focus on God, his faithfulness, his instructions for holy living, and then always have God’s Word upon his tongue. In other words, instead of being weak and wishy-washy, God was calling Joshua to be strong and steadfast. Would they take a step of faith? Could Alvest get out of there? Fathiah Said Saleh Naji, a displaced mother of … They then began their trek to the Promised Land. Only be courageous and very strong.” (Joshua 1:6, 7, 9) Such words were timely. . HD Video Download Explore Further: Be Strong and Courageous Herem, removal from human use, Josh Walton, ancient trash talk, Joshua Ryan Butler, Retired Brigadier General Tom Kolditz, fear, Joshua 1:6-7, following Moses, be strong and courageous, what stirs up anxiety? Bible in One Year: John 6 This Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer, … If Joshua is to be “strong, and courageous” he must stay the path...he must not turn...he must not compromise...he must not become distracted....he must not become detoured from what the will of God is. What God said to Joshua, he’s saying to us, “You’re not alone, every step of your life, I’ll be there. So Joshua, the leader of Israel, sends two spies into Jericho to ‘look over the land’. She was only sixteen when he was born and his father, Benny, was in prison. He will not fail you or forsake you." I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Have you ever felt weak and fearful? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Have I not commanded you? Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers. Facing huge obstacles, doubts, and fears, stuck in the mud and the mire, what would he do? Their obedience in the face of great challenges changed the whole direction of our family. Every time the Israelites faced challenges, God often tells them, ‘Be strong and courageous.’ Be strong and 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, … Be strong and courageous. Following in the footsteps of those before him, Giuseppe made some poor choices and surrounded himself with some wayward characters. Would they trust God? Courageous Messages Writing Tips Always be emotionally firm and practical because the reader is the one who is sentimental or in need of support and strength. In fact, when the cops saw him on the street they would turn around and take another route. If that wasn’t bad enough, based upon previous scouting reports, the land ahead was full of mighty warriors and fortified cities. In time, and by the grace of God, Henry led almost his whole family to Christ, including Genesta and her son Alvest (Beyer, 1997). Benny had been busted for robbing homes in an upper-class part of town. Henry then joined the Church of the Nazarene and became one of their pastors and then an evangelist, going all over the broken places of New Orleans and the surrounding areas, sharing the good news of Christ’s power to set people free. Do not be afraid or discouraged. There are many aspects to it. Deuteronomy 7:18 Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt; Deuteronomy 20:1,3,4 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt…. With Moses now dead, Joshua had been chosen to fill his shoes. On Father’s Day, the message to dads is often similar to graduation speeches – step it up, man up, be strong, be courageous. . ''Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Genesta’s father, Giuseppe, was known for getting in all sorts of trouble. 400 years earlier, God had made a promise to their ancestor Abraham that his descendants would receive this land as an inheritance, as a homeland. In Old Testament times, meditation involved two things: First, it meant to focus on God himself, his works, and his rules for living. Wilson, P. S. (1999). Message:-When the leadership of the children of Israel was handed over to Joshua, he was really afraid. Share these courage quotes with friends and loved ones to make them feel better. Be strong and courageous! Be strong and courageous. Where God leads, God provides and that is exactly what God did for Alvest. Strangely at first glance, I don’t like these words, “Be Strong and Courageous.” Apparently something is going on. What will Joshua do? . Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you. Be strong and very courageous (v.7) . When they did the mighty Jordan River, which was at flood stage, parted and they crossed over on dry ground. Nearing graduation from high school, Alvest stood at the edge of his future. Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." We all need courage to face the future. As followers of Jesus, we look at the world differently and we should look different to the world around us. In the Bible, this message of ‘be strong, be courageous’ is used quite often. 6. You can change the whole direction of your family tree! Yet, there they were, wandering in the desert. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” A. How would Alvest get out of there? Standing between them and their long hoped for future was a wall of water that was about a mile wide, the mighty Jordan River. Beyer, H. T., Jr. (1997). While in captivity, their Egyptian taskmasters abused them and made their work hard for them and so, they cried out to God for help but help seemed long in coming. Alvest’s family had a long history of making poor choices, engaging in bad behavior, and surrounding themselves with awful characters. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success. Would they leave their old ways behind for a better future? Joshua 1:6,7,9 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them…. . I am with you. In particular, God was calling Joshua to be resolute in following the Lord’s directions for living. That’s why the message that God gives Joshua is a little confusing to me. Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. If Joshua would do that, he would be successful and God would be with Joshua, “wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9, NRSV). Benny’s bad behavior earned him the nickname “the pillowcase bandit” and several years in prison. This was when Henry first learned the Salvation Army did more than just ring bells at Christmas and collect money for those going through rough times. What would they do? He will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6. Back at the edge of the Promised Land, face-to-face with a wall of water, a land of warriors, and powerful cities, what would Joshua do? . Courage is being strong and steadfast in the ways of God, even if you’re the only one! As he drew near, he noticed a group of people in rather peculiar-looking uniforms playing instruments and singing. Be strong and courageous. Maybe you can. 1 Chronicles 28:20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. (Deuteronomy 31:6, 7) Later, Jehovah himself encouraged Joshua, saying: “Be courageous and strong . Like the rest of Alvest’s family, Henry had been living in darkness, and hoodoo, and getting into all kinds of trouble. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press. Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural, To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural, Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular, gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative, Pronoun - third person masculine singular, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular, Preposition | second person masculine singular, Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle, Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular, OT Law: Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of good courage don't (Deut. Folks in New Orleans knew better than to mess with him. Yet, there they were, wandering from place to place. There are some people that are a tough act to follow, and Joshua had to lead Israel after Moses di Be strong and courageous” (Joshua 1:2, 5-6a, NRSV). 1. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. B. Sign Up For Our Newsletter In the days that followed, Henry joined the Salvation Army and attended their seminary. He must stay the path set before him. Be strong and courageous (v.9). It’s a tough time, but we will go through this. What will the people do? I recognize that this day is difficult for some of you because your dad is no longer here. . Giuseppe loved to drink and gamble and intimidate folks. Can you imagine? New Living Translation This is my command—be strong and courageous! United States: Henry T. Beyer, Jr. Howard, D. M., Jr. (1998). Helping people to unlock the potential power in them, putting it into action to reach their goals. Joshua. Eventually, the Egyptians became afraid of them as they grew in numbers and so they enslaved them. As you might imagine, his wife, Filippa, didn’t appreciate that too much. 31:7-8 — When Valentina became a Christian, she was excited about her new life in Jesus, and she thought everything would now be wonderful. Rather than giving into fear, they accepted God’s call and provision to be strong and courageous. Joshua 1:9 tells us, “Be strong and courageous. But, to be clear, courage is not all that superhero stuff you see on TV and in the movies. – Gabby Douglas. Can one person change the direction of an entire family tree? Genesta, like many in her family before her, made some poor choices in her youth and had surrounded herself with some bad characters. As they took a step of faith and trusted God, the Lord provided them with one miracle after another and they took possession of the land. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” English Standard Version Have I not commanded you? “God, help us! The Lord declared, “Be strong and very courageous, being very careful to act in accordance with all the law … meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. Moses, their experienced wilderness guide, had just passed away. Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified: do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Here is how … We all need courage to face the future. Pain is temporary- The pain you feel today is only to get the strength to face tomorrow. Or, would he give in to the negativity and rebellion of those around him? Be Strong and Courageous - Message Only. When the light is not on, darkness will prevail - Psa. We are not the only ones to wrestle with such questions. Being courageous isn’t about being assertive. Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen kicks off our series through the book of Joshua by reiterating the challenge to “be strong and courageous” not in life, but in trusting God and His promises. His strength took him to the cross where he held the crushing weight of all our sins upon his shoulders. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:18 - “Only be strong, vigorous, and of good courage.” Joshua 10:25 - “Joshua said to them, Fear not nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage. Apparently, because of the situation, strength and courage will be needed. Instead of grumbling, and complaining, Joshua was to meditate on God and his ways. Joshua 1:5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Joshua 1.9. The wilderness is a harsh and difficult place. Alvest agreed and even though he had no idea how he would pay for it, he believed this was God’s will and so he took a step of faith.

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