Welcome to Week 6 of the Word Wednesday Challenge! This week we’re in Joshua.
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)–Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
Sounds a lot like last week’s verse, doesn’t it? It almost makes you wonder why God repeats this particular truth so often. The two times I’ve mentioned aren’t the only two times God said it (or something like it). Why would he say the same thing over and over? Shouldn’t once be enough?
I find comfort in the fact that God knows us humans very well. And He knew when He inspired His Word that there would be certain things we’d be particularly thick about. I think He knew all along we’d do a pretty bad job at resting in His presence and trusting in His calling. Let’s face it… all of us have been led into some pretty frightening spots, whether they were physical, spiritual, or emotional. And what does God ask of us?
Trust.
He wants us to trust that He is with us wherever, whatever, however, whoever… It’s tough. And it’s scary. Which is why I’m pretty sure He added the part about not being afraid. He knew this wouldn’t be easy.
Pretty cool of God to tell us not once, not twice, but dozens of times that it’s okay… He’s always going to be right here.
-JB
Dawn Lucowitz says
Joshua 21:45 – Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.
My verse is like Jodie’s in the sence that it’s something God reminds us about often. He is good and faithful and fulfills his promises.
I don’t know why I have to be reminded of that so many times, but I guess I do. God totally fulfills all his promises. I know that yet, sometimes I don’t live that way. I have gotten better, but I still find myself worrying over things I have no control over, getting anxious and fearful at times and doubting. God does not let us down. He is always there and always comes through. He is not of this world. This world and the people in it don’t keep all their promises and don’t always come through, but our God always has, does and will!
Jen says
I chose the same one, Jodie! Blog coming later…. I hope. 🙂