Be strong and take courage!
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Sometimes we can feel such helplessness in the face of this world’s needs! Faced with suffering, the temptation is great to give up. We may think, frustrated, “Lord, how could I, of all people, change something about all this?”
This is what Joshua, successor of the great Moses, felt when facing the immense task awaiting him: conquering Canaan…through Jericho, which he had to destroy. That’s when the Lord powerfully encouraged him:
“‘This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’” (read the Bible, Joshua 1:9, NLT)
You’ve decided to serve God, despite your apprehensions…and I commend you! Know that this order God gave to Joshua also applies to you, you who perhaps tremble before opening your mouth to share your faith or lay hands on the sick…
You have no other choice but…to strengthen yourself in the Lord and go forth, for this order comes to you from the almighty God who is and will be wherever you go. Every time you’re torn by fear and think:
- I’m useless.
- I don’t know my Bible well enough.
- That’s the pastors’ and evangelists’ job.
- I don’t have any special giftings.
- I’m sick myself…
Listen to God’s voice encouraging you: “Don’t be afraid to open your mouth for Me, to lay hands on the sick, to give someone a Bible…Haven’t I said that I would be with you every day? It’s not by your strength or courage, but by My Spirit, says the Lord.” (see Zechariah 4:6-7)
Remember that it’s by persevering in the “little things” that God will lead you to accomplish greater things. Indeed, the Lord doesn’t need superheros…He just needs faithful people.
I invite you to pray with me…“Father, I confess that I’m still afraid sometimes…I want to remember that You have given me Your power, the Holy Spirit, and that You’re right beside me in everything I do. I ask You to remove all that’s blocking me right now…in Jesus’s name, amen.”
Yes, God Himself is behind and before you everywhere you go!
May your day be richly blessed!
Thank you. I really enjoy your daily encouragement message. Each morning I always start the day with time with our loving Heavenly Father. This is so important to me because I’m able to keep God in my heart for the entire day.
I’m a member of a YWAM team here in Cambodia, Children at Risk, bring God’s Word and love to many. Starting
each day withh your message many times gives me words to share with others. Again, thank you.
Thank you for these inspirational prayers.
May you be blessed always.
Thanks Eric for your inspiration. God always gives you the wisdom to send the right message timely. Father, God, thank you for being with us always.
Amen.