Facing the Giants with Faith

by Belinda Blevins

Verse for Thought:
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; Do not be afraid, nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.   Joshua 1:9 ( NKJV)

Have you had to face challenges that left you feeling afraid? I have been reading about the challenges Joshua had to face. He was a strong military leader who had to fill Moses' shoes. I wonder if he felt like he couldn’t do it. Sometimes when I am faced with challenges and tasks, I think someone else may be better qualified.  However, God chooses whom he wants. When it was time for God to call Moses to eternal rest, he needed someone else to pick up the mantle. He chose Joshua and told him to be encouraged for the task. The strength Joshua needed was not going to come from positive thinking, nor relying on his own strength.  It had to come from God.

I realize that God always goes ahead of us. He tells us in his word he will never leave us or forsake us. The confidence for any God-given challenge doesn't come from anything I have on my own. I have to believe him and rely on his word instead of my feelings. Trusting that God is faithful to what he calls me to do. He has given me the ability and courage to accomplish his will.

I have walked by faith for a long time now and when I am faced with storms, and the trials of life get rough, I rely on God.

The Lord has enabled me to walk boldly by faith through impossible situations. You can do it too if you trust that he will do what he says he will do. You will be strengthen.
So my challenge to you is Be strong and courageous!

Let's Pray:
Father, as we go through this day we ask that you help us to be strong and courageous in doing all you have for us to do. Thank you for your word that tells us you will never leave us. Thank you for your protection. We love you and Bless you. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Take the Next Step:
There are not any giant you have to face alone, rely on God, trust him. Life will be easier when you do. It works for me !! Try it.  It will work for you too.