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Christian Devotional – March 28, 2016
Read Joshua chapter 23 VERSE: Joshua 23:6–Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without tuning aside to the right or to the left. TRUTH: So many times when Joshua took over for Moses did God remind him of this phrase. As we look back at the beginning of the book, we find the phrase “Be strong” over and over again as God was giving direction to Joshua. Now, as Joshua is giving his final speech to the people, he tells them the very thing. We’ll find that the direction that God gives to us is often the very…
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Christian Devotional – March 2, 2016
Read Joshua chapter 1 VERSE: Joshua 1:9–“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” TRUTH: Joshua was facing a monumental task. Moses, the amazing leader of the Israelites had just died and he had the unenviable task of filling his shoes and leading the people of Israel. They weren’t going to be just sticking around where they were, Joshua was leading them on a military crusade to go in and conquer the land that God had promised them. I’m sure Joshua spent many sleepless nights wondering how in the…