Clinging to God's Promises
Are you the type of person that likes to hear the good news or the bad news first?
I prefer the good news!
It’s always nice to hear something positive before the negative—something encouraging before the difficult! The Lord knows this about us, and that’s why He gives us plenty of promises in the Bible to encourage us as we head into difficult situations.
Joshua needed encouragement as he stepped into Moses’ big shoes. He was young and not as experienced as Moses, yet God called him to “get up and go” and lead the people into the promise land. Joshua was scared to step into the role that God had prepared him for. So, before giving him more specifics on what he was to do, the Lord gave Joshua three promises to hold onto…
Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you. Joshua 1:3
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. Joshua 1:5
I will not leave you or forsake you. Joshua 1:5
God never commands us to do something without first giving us the promise that we can do it with His help. He reminds us that we aren’t alone and that He has called us. He is faithful and He will do it!
Has the Lord called you to something that is bigger than you? Are you wavering in your faith? Scared? Afraid of the unknown? You’re not alone! Joshua felt the same way — that’s why the Lord repeated the statement, “Be strong and of good courage,” to him 4 times in Chapter 1 alone! (Joshua 1:6, 7, 9, 18)
The Word is always the remedy to worry, fear or anxiety. Go to the Word and grab all the promises you can! Trust me, it works! You’ll be recharged in your faith as you are reminded that you aren’t alone — He is with you and will NEVER leave you! God is already on the other side, and He will give you the strength and courage that you need to walk forward in what He has called you. Be encouraged today that He is for you, and if He is for you, who can be against you? (Romans 8:32)
For He who calls you is faithful, who also WILL DO IT. 1 Thessalonians 5:24
For we walk by faith and not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
- Michelle Randall