Learn to rely on God's promises.
| posted 1/30/2009
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Joshua could have spent a lot of time worrying. With enemies to conquer, rivers to cross, in-house problems to solve, and land to divide fairly, many people depended on him for their safety and well-being. But before Joshua had embarked on the task of leading the Israelites into the Promised Land, God had spoken to him in the strongest possible way about ridding his life of fear and worry. He said, "No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with 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" (1:5, 9).
By the end of his life, Joshua was able to talk about overcoming worry by believing in God's faithfulness to his promises. Every time Joshua acted on faith rather than fear, God came through with everything Joshua needed to accomplish God's purposes.
God has made the same promise to you that he made to Joshua—and more (see Hebrews 13:5). As you familiarize yourself with the promises of God found in Scripture, allowing them to sink into your soul so they become your deepest reality, you'll increasingly respond to life circumstances with faith rather than fear. You'll begin to recognize more and more ways that God has come through for you—and your faith will grow. (See also Psalm 91; Micah 5:2-5; Habakkuk 3:16-19; Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:4-9.)
Good Words to Remember:
Not one thing has failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spoke concerning you. Joshua 23:14
Today's Challenge:
Write down five ways God has come through for you over the past year.
Copyright 2001 by the author or Christianity Today International/Christian Bible Studies.
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