G-et into God's Word
Deuteronomy 31:1-8
'Then Moses went out and spoke these words to all Israel: "I am now a hundred and twenty years old and I am no longer able to lead you. The Lord has said to me, 'You shall not cross the Jordan.' The Lord your God himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will take possession of their land. Joshua also will cross over ahead of you, as the Lord said. And the Lord will do to them what he did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, whom he destroyed along with their land. The Lord will deliver them to you, and you must do to them all that I have commanded you. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." 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 Lord swore to their ancestors to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." '
R-eflect into God's Word
Where do we find courage? How do we handle our self-doubt when we are in a situation we need not be fear?
While most German church leaders ls gave in to Hitler, theologian, and pastor Martin Niemoller were among the brave souls who resisted Nazi evil. Niemoller, wasn't able to resist fear because he possessed some superhuman antifear gene, but because of God's grace. In fact, he had once held anti-Semitic views. But he had repented and God restored him and helped speak and live out the truth.
We find also the courage done in the old testament. Moses encourages Israelites to resist fear and follow God in truth (v.16). There was no reason to tremble before an uncertain future because of one reason: God was with them.
O-bey to transform
What could be your biggest fear? Where are you facing it right now? Have you cast this to God?
If not, come to Him. Whatever fears bombard you, remember God's mercy. He never leaves nor forsake you (v.6,8).
W-restle in Prayer
It's not late to ask God for courage. So enjoy and feel the assurance that there's nothing you can fear because he gave you courage.
#WithGodFearNoMore
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