Joshua 1:10 So Joshua ordered the officers of the people:
Clearly, all the encouragement, the reminders to be strong and courageous, the reminders that Joshua is not alone, clearly, it all worked as intended because now, Joshua gets to work. Without hesitation. Seemingly without fear. He does what he’s been called to do.
Joshua 1:11 “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Get your provisions ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your own.’ ”
He knows God has a plan for him. He knows that God is with him. He has all of those beautiful reminders to be strong and courageous, not to be afraid. I doubt he has any illusions of perfection. He doesn’t expect it. He just gets to work.
Joshua 1:12 But to the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said,
Precious Savior, There is so much to be said about facing your fear, remembering God’s promises, and getting to work. We all have our own baggage, Lord. We have our own trials. But Your promises are the same for all, the same for us as for Joshua–Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid; I am with You. Help us, like Joshua, to take heart and to get to work, knowing You are right there with us. Amen.
Joshua 1:13 “Remember the command that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you after he said, ‘The Lord your God will give you rest by giving you this land.’
Have a blessed day.