No place for fear

Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:7-9 (NKJV)

The nation of Israel had just lost a leader they have grown to know throughout that generation. A huge vacuum has been left, but the old must pass for the young to emerge and flourish. The responsibility and pressure on Joshua was immense and expectations on him seemed huge and challenging. The human mind will always crumble at the face of daunting and gigantic challenges. The All-knowing God knew he would buckle and shrink at the realities and pressures of his time; hence He gave him the roadmap plan and strategy to succeed.

The LORD is on my side;I will not fear. What can man do to me?
Psalm 118:6 (NKJV)

Every now and then, fear must be confronted and overcome by every child of God. We must be bold, strong and courageous, lest the spirit of fear rob us of our God-given abilities and set destiny. What ever the Joshua challenges of our day, we only need to be strong and of good courage; we must never yield to fright or concerns, neither should we be anxious for nothing. For if the Lord is with us, we have no excuse to entertain fear or be afraid.

Be Encouraged,

Afolabi