The One Who Lifts My Head High
"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. 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. 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."1
When God commissioned him to lead the Israelites into the promised land, Joshua was fully aware of the difficulty of the task before him. However, he was determined to obey God no matter what. Whatever doubts and fears he faced in his heart and mind, he boldly assumed leadership. He put his faith in God, who had never let the people down, and trust without reservation that the Lord would once again be faithful to his word.
Whatever challenge you face, God speaks to you the same words He lovingly addressed to His servant in today's passage: "Be strong and very courageous" (verse 7). Joshua's courage was based on years of seeing God's faithfulness. Whether you've been a Christian for five minutes or 50 years, you can have the same confidence.
The Lord has everything to meet our needs. He is our "refuge and strength, our present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1). Trust Him in all things, and like David, you will be able to say boldly: "But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high… the Lord sustains me. I will not fear…" (Psalm 3:3,5,6).
Suggested Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me in Your Word, to be strong and courageous. Thank you for reminding me that you are with me and that all I have to do is obey you. Help me to be obedient, to be courageous, and to trust your unending faithfulness. I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.
1. Joshua 1:7-9.
Today's Encounter was written by: Rosina N.
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