Tag: #joshua

You Were Never Meant to Stay Stuck

Do you still remember when you were young and having dreams were so natural. You didn’t have the word “impossible” in your vocabulary – every crazy dream was possible and fun!!!

The years passed, and those dreams got buried.

However, the dream never left. You left the dream.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go – Joshua 1:9

Those words were spoken to Joshua at one of his most daunting moments – stepping into Moses’ shoes, leading an entire nation into an unknown territory. After being stuck in the desert for 40 years, Joshua was called to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land.

Be Strong

When God told Joshua to be strong, He was pointing Joshua back to the source of all strength – God’s strength.

Our strength leads to burnout. God’s strength leads to breakthrough.

Do Not be Afraid

Joshua was afraid – that is precisely why God had to tell him three times to be strong and courageous. God knew his fear was real and deafening. Fear is not a sign to stop – it is often a sign that you are standing at the edge of something significant.

Our fear is real too. Our fear sometimes speak so loud and convincing. But God’s promise is greater than our biggest fear.

Do Not be Discouraged

Joshua was discouraged, feeling inadequate to step into leadership.

We are often discouraged when our dream feels too far, too slow or too hard. But God is always patiently and faithfully working all things together – including the detours, the setbacks and the waiting seasons – for a purpose far greater than we can see.

For the Lord Your God Will Be with You

Joshua didn’t cross into the Promised Land because he was the most qualified leader. He crossed it because God was with him.

This same promise belongs to us today. Wherever a dream takes you, God is with you. The God who placed the dream in your heart is the same God who will walk with you every step of the way.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: believe that whatever dream God has put in your heart, He will be with you to see you through it. You were never meant to be stuck.

Commissioned To Go

When Joshua took over from Moses to lead the Israelites to the Promised Land, it was a huge assignment.

But God gave Joshua this promise:

Be strong and courageous… Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go – Joshua 1:9

The Israelites were starting a new chapter of their lives in the Promised Land. Joshua had a big shoes to fill – taking over from Moses – leading a new generation of Israelites. It was Joshua’s obedience that gave him the courage and strength to lead God’s people, knowing that God is with him.

WEEK 12 Theme: Commissioned to God

This week, we will choose to live intentionally, aligning our daily actions with who God has commissioned us to be. God demands our obedience when he commission us with His plan. There is no step-by-step plan, or guarantees, or perfection conditions – just His perfect plan.

We can choose to stay comfortable or confused, or stuck – or we can go where we’re called by God. We don’t need more preparation, or more signs. We just need to say “Yes” and move towards God’s plan, knowing that God is with us whenever He commission us.

Weekly Intention

This week, make a decision to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and take action in obedience to our divine commission.

As we celebrate Holy Week this week, let us prepare our hearts to embrace the death and resurrection of Jesus. Just as Jesus commissioned His disciples after His resurrection, we are also commissioned to be His disciples to do His will.

Seek God for discernment on where He is sending you to in this season of your life. Let go of everything that is holding you back. Stand firm in your conviction.

Go because God is with you.

Question: What is God asking me to step into right now – and will I go?