Courage

Walt Disney once observed:

"Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised. Usually it implies some risk - especially in new undertakings."

Joshua understood this. After Moses died, God put Joshua in charge of the millions of Israelites headed toward the promised land, and God continually reinforced a message of strength and courage to Joshua. On three different occasions between Joshua 1:6-9, God said to Joshua, "Be strong and courageous." Three different times in a matter of four verses.

What do you need to be strong and courageous about today? Are you involved in a new undertaking in your church, ministry, business, or career, and it all seems a bit overwhelming and risky and scary to you?

Between Joshua 1:3-9, in addition to telling Joshua to be strong and courageous, God also told Joshua that He would give Joshua every place where Joshua set his foot; that no one would be able to stand against Joshua all the days of his life; that God would be with Joshua; that God would never leave him nor forsake Joshua; and that God would be with Joshua wherever he went.

Claim all of these same promises for yourself, your church, your ministry, your business, your career, and your new risk or undertaking. Be strong and courageous. God's got your back. He will never leave you nor forsake you, and He will be with you wherever you go and whatever you undertake or risk.

Have courage!

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