No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5

When Moses passed away, God had anointed Joshua to take over as the leader of the Israelites. The words that God shares with Joshua are very powerful and inspiring. Notice he tells Joshua three times to Be Strong and Courageous.

Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. Joshua 1:6

God was encouraging and empowering Joshua through his words, as God spoke the Heavens and Earth into existence, he also can speak life and victory in You.

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Joshua 1:7

Notice God teaches Joshua obey Gods laws and you will be successful wherever you go. This same principle still applies today, when we follow Gods will and not our own will he will reward us in due season.

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8

The Word of God is a double edge sword, it has supernatural power. That’s why its important to read and meditate on God’s word daily. When you speak the Word of God it unleashes the Power of The Holy Spirit.

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

God has not giving us a Spirit of Fear but of Courage. Its important to Trust in The Lord because God has promised he won’t leave us or forsake us in Jesus Name Amen

The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”
He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Luke 10:17-18

Jesus sent out 72 disciples with nothing but the shirt on their back, they had to rely on the compassion and charity of strangers to provide for their basic needs. But Jesus didn’t send them out alone, they were empowered with the Holy Spirit that even demons submitted to them in the name of Jesus.

How many of us would be willing to take this challenge or leap of faith? Do you trust enough in God to provide for your needs and empower you against evil?

I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Luke 10:19

Jesus promised them he gave them the authority to overcome all evil and nothing would harm them. It’s important we understand the power in the name of Jesus, the Name above all Names, The King of Kings, and The Lord of Lords. When you trust and understand in the Power of God, you can be strong and courageous when facing the world.

However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:20

We press on to the prize, and the prize is to have our names written in the book of Life. There is no greater gift than eternal life than God has given us through Jesus. So no matter what victory or blessings you may have today, nothing will compare to be a Citizen of Heaven.

Will you be like one of the 72 disciples that Jesus sent out into the world? Jesus said he was sending sheep out to the wolves, but don’t be afraid because there is Power in the name of Jesus Amen