After posting last night I got to thinking about my heavenly Father and how He teaches me. My favorite verse is Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you; be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid for the Lord your God is with you wherever you may go."
Did you catch the "commanded" word? Joshua had been encouraged to be strong. He had been told how, even shown how by Moses. Joshua even enjoyed a strong, solid platform to base his courage on. And yet, the Bible records four (perhaps more could be found by a more in-depth study) times where Joshua is encouraged to be strong and courageous and then this last time in Joshua 1:9 he is COMMANDED!
Exasperation must have set in as Joshua heard the instructions over and over and felt like he was simply "blowing the gum out of his mouth" and not actually blowing a bubble.
Eventually, he must have mastered the concept because in chapter 10 verse 25, Joshua passes on his knowledge to others as he instructs, "Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage..."
He did it!! And we can too, because the Lord our God is with us wherever we go!!
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So...when is your devotion book coming out. I have read all your posts - in order from oldest to most recent. I have felt encouraged, I have smiled, giggled, and cried. As soon as you write a devotion book, I want to be one of the first people to get a signed copy. Every word I read, just makes me see what an amazing Christian woman I have as a friend and role model. Anyone that is not a friend of yours is truly missing out! I am so blessed! I have been slacking on my journaling, but your words here have encouraged me to get back to it. You really are an important person that God has put in my life and I look forward to see how He will continue to use you to bless me. I LOVE YOU!
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