In our journey of faith, there will always be enemies to encounter and obstacles to face. And so, what a blessing it is to know that “the One” who is in us is greater than “the one” who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
We have been blessed to be a blessing! Let’s never forget that the life we share together as a church family is special, because the life we share together as a church family has been made sacred by God. And so, let’s keep praying: “Lord, send people to us, and send us to people.”
The Lord be with you,
Wyatt
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BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
Joshua was more than capable and competent to lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land because the LORD had prepared him for the task. But, just as we all know–it’s always good to hear a reaffirming word. And that’s exactly what Joshua heard when the LORD commanded him to “be strong and courageous.” The LORD wanted Joshua to know that he could trust God for whatever happened in their future because of how God had acted in their past. And so, the LORD told Joshua not to “be afraid” or not to “be discouraged.” Why? Because the LORD promised to be with Joshua “wherever” he went.
As we know–in the journey of faith, there will be enemies to encounter and obstacles to face. We all know that fear can be contagious. But thankfully, courage can be contagious too! And so, what a blessing it is for us to “hear” these reaffirming words from the LORD. What a blessing it is for us to know that just as God fought for Joshua and the people of Israel during the period of Conquest that God fights for you and me today. What a blessing it is for us to know that we can trust God for whatever happens in our future because of how God has acted in our past. And what a blessing it is for us to know that God is not only among us but will be with us “wherever” we go! Therefore, let us “be strong and courageous!”
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