Joshua took the place of Moses as the Israelites finally made
their way into the promised land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. Those
wilderness experiences in our own lives can leave us feeling lost, confused and
filled with fear.
Taking a step into the unknown future can be
frightening. There are obstacles in the way and we can’t see our way around,
over or through them. And we stop and ask, “Why, Lord?” or “When, Lord?” or
“How, Lord?” The key word in all of
those questions is, “Lord.” Keep Him involved in your questioning. Allow Him
into your deepest fears. Ask Him to help.
Before the Jordan
River dried up and the Israelites were able to cross into the long-awaited promised
land, God asked the priests to take a step into the river. Maybe we need to
take a small step of faith right now, too.
And we just might find
the courage to take another small step into the future. The path may change.
The water may be deep. The outcome may still be unknown. But we choose to move.
And Jesus? There He is within us with His comfort and His peace as He surrounds
us with protection and with heavenly power. And our Father in heaven speaks to
us just as He did to Joshua all of those years ago.
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
Lord our God,
You are with us wherever we go. Take away our fear and
discouragement as we make the difficult decisions in life. Guide our thoughts
to dwell and focus on You through it all as we take another step of faith.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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