Joshua 1:9 begins with God's commands: Be strong Be of good courage Do not be afraid Nor be dismayed Now, He follows up with this peace producing, faith-building promise: “For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Note that LORD is capitalized. Whenever you see it all in capitals it is referring … Continue reading Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 4
Joshua 1:9
Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 3
Years ago, while driving home in my car, I was pouring my heart out to God about the conditions of the world and how to deal with all the seeming chaos and threats. It was then that He told me, "There is never a reason to fear." It was as if Jesus spoke again to … Continue reading Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 3
Take Courage – Joshua 1:9 – Part 1
In January of 2016, Abba prompted me to dig into Joshua 1:9. It was God's assignment for Joshua and I believe it is our assignment for the season we are stepping into. He's called me back to my notes more than once in the last few weeks with an understanding they are for all of … Continue reading Take Courage – Joshua 1:9 – Part 1
He is Our Great Defender, Our Shield – Focus 10
For years, Psalm 3:3 has been a favorite verse. I learned it as a child in the King James Version and it's the one engraved on my heart: But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. It wasn't until I began studying the Hebrew meaning … Continue reading He is Our Great Defender, Our Shield – Focus 10
God Words – Commandment
If you are a Christian or a Jew, you have heard of the word commandment. In the Old Testament alone, there are 613 commandments. Many of them no longer apply because they have to do with sacrificial offerings and activity required at the Temple. Since there isn't a Temple, these commandments are set aside. You … Continue reading God Words – Commandment
Take Courage-Part 5 Instructions and Provision
One Verse Treasures - Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded 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. Joshua 1:9 – What God was communicating to Joshua is the same thing He’s communicating the same to us today: … Continue reading Take Courage-Part 5 Instructions and Provision
Take Courage – Part 4
One Verse Treasures-Joshua 1:9 Part 4 Have I not commanded 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. Here in part 4 is the weighty promise and what it meant not only to Joshua, but what it means … Continue reading Take Courage – Part 4
Take Courage – Part 3
One Verse Treasures - Joshua 1:9 Part 3 Have I not commanded 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. Are you ready for some more treasure? Our God has all the bases covered and all the provision … Continue reading Take Courage – Part 3
Take Courage – Part 2
One Verse Treasures - Joshua 1:9 Part 2 Have I not commanded 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. We learned last time that in the question, "Have I not commanded you?" God was asking: Have I … Continue reading Take Courage – Part 2
Take Courage – Part 1
One Verse Treasures - 2 When I went to the LORD on January 1, after hearing many prophecies from others but very little in advance on my own about 2016, I told Him: “Father, I truly want this to be a NEW year. No more holding back, no more unbelief or fear. Please help me … Continue reading Take Courage – Part 1
Hear God's Heart 