Hebrews 11:6a
I've been reading the account of Moses leading the children of Israel out of Egypt. It is an amazing story. One of the aspects that keeps leaping out is how many times God instructed Joshua and the people to be strong and of good courage; each time, assuring them that HE would go with them.
However, the people let their eyes dictate their future. They let the tangible define the intangible. They didn't believe God. They didn't use the measure of faith that God gives to each of us. As a result, their fear - their lack of faith - disqualified them from receiving their inheritance. It didn't change the promise God made to take the descendants into the Promised Land and give it to them, but it did change which generation inherited it.
In Deuteronomy 31:7, we read, Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of good courage, for you must go with this people to the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall cause them to inherit it. Joshua, whose faith never wavered. Joshua who came back from the first trip and reported that they were well able. Joshua who continued to believe in the face of great adversity beyond what we have ever faced. He and Caleb - Elders of the faith in more ways than one.
The odds you're facing today may be overwhelming. The circumstances may be more than you can bear...but you are not alone. Go back one verse and read Deuteronomy 31: verse 6... Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.
In Deuteronomy 31:7, we read, Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of good courage, for you must go with this people to the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall cause them to inherit it. Joshua, whose faith never wavered. Joshua who came back from the first trip and reported that they were well able. Joshua who continued to believe in the face of great adversity beyond what we have ever faced. He and Caleb - Elders of the faith in more ways than one.
The odds you're facing today may be overwhelming. The circumstances may be more than you can bear...but you are not alone. Go back one verse and read Deuteronomy 31: verse 6... Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.
What will you give for your inheritance?
Prayer:
Father,
We are so grateful for Your promise to go with us, to never leave us or forsake us. Thank You for the measure of faith You have provided. Help us to walk upright in it, strong and courageous. We want to please You in all things. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
Prayer:
Father,
We are so grateful for Your promise to go with us, to never leave us or forsake us. Thank You for the measure of faith You have provided. Help us to walk upright in it, strong and courageous. We want to please You in all things. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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