After the death of Moses, the Lord God said these words to his successor Joshua: “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to ...

but God knew that Joshua could do it IF he could stand strong in the faith of the Lord and be courageous in the face of adversity to his calling.

One of my favorite verses is Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged. The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” ...

Three times, God tells Joshua to be “strong and courageous” (Joshua 1). In verse seven He says, “Be strong and very courageous.” God didn’t repeat Himself because Joshua wasn’t listening.

Here is the “inauguration”: “Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, ‘Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the ...

As I played out possible responses, one of my favorite biblical verses came to mind: "Behold, I have commanded you to be strong and courageous — don't be fearful or lose heart " (Joshua 1:9). My ...

It read: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; . . . for the Lord your God will be with you” (Joshua 1:9). Caleb began to read those words each night—and he left that promise from God ...