Joshua 1:9: Wherever You Go
Monday, February 21, 2022
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
We need not doubt that the Lord our God abides in and with us. Throughout human history we hear the constant message of God’s fidelity and love.
That night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bless you and will increase the number of your descendants for the sake of my servant Abraham”. (Genesis 25:24)
In our darkest hours on our darkest days God is with us. God wants to bolster us when we falter. God wants to bring us blessings greater than we can imagine.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)
Not only does the Spirit abide in us, she brings us strength and courage and stamina to live in God’s word.
“Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD. (Jeremiah 1:8) Then Haggai, the LORD’S messenger, gave this message of the LORD to the people: “I am with you,” declares the LORD. (Haggai 1:13)
God’s prophets are keenly aware of God’s presence. Let us remain in God as these prophets remain, despite any fear or anxiety.
Jesus said to his disciples, “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)
God sends the Living Word to live among us as one of us. So great is God’s love hat he sacrifices himself that we might be rescued.
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” (Acts 18:9-10)
The resurrected Christ continues to walk with us as we work and play and pray. When we reflect on these verses we are reminded of God’s fidelity and strength and love. Let us give thanks for God’s presence as we continue our Lenten journey.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Use the scripture links above to compare various versions of these verses; and let us listen . . .
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