Courage, as it is seen in the lives of people, is an admired quality. It is the mental and/or moral strength which will get a person through a challenging time or situation.
After Moses’ death, God spoke to Joshua telling him the manner he was to take the people into the land which God was giving to them.
God knew it would take courage for Joshua to do so. God addressed the need for courage three times as He spoke with Joshua:
- “Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.” (Joshua 1:6, NASB)
- “Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:7, NASB)
- “ 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.” ” (Joshua 1:9, NASB)
Joshua is going to step into shoes which would be big and difficult to fill. God knows Joshua is the one to lead His people into the land, but is fully aware Joshua has hesitations.
And so we read the command to “Be courageous.” Why?
I began to wonder – Is there a difference between being courageous and being brave? Join me at Woman to Woman Ministries HERE as we take a closer look at these two words.
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