Strong for the next step

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⁶ Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. ⁷ Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest. ⁸ This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. ⁹ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Reflect

Joshua takes up the task Moses has left. God's command, 'Be strong and of a good courage,' comes with a promise: 'the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.' Courage rests on that presence and on keeping God's word close.

Pray

Lord, you are with me wherever I go. Give me courage for what is in front of me, and keep your word in my mind today. Amen.