Joshua 1:1-9  Be Strong and Courageous.

We have never been in need of courageous leadership, leaders with Christian convictions, leaders with the courage to follow through on Christian principles, than today. 

As each of us begins our journey through life, as each of us begins our journey of following Christ, as each of us continues on our journey to follow the Lord, we need continuing courage and growing courage.  The enemies do not get smaller, the trials do not get easier, the dangers of following the Lord do not get safer.  We need courage to follow the Lord fully.

Sometimes God asks us to do something far beyond our means and abilities.  Assume leadership, take on a demanding assignment, project, or job.  It is easy to feel underqualified and overwhelmed.  It requires new courage.

The Christian life is not for cowards.  It is full adventures and dangers.

We need Courage for anything important in our lives.  Every act of obedience requires courage.

It’s all right to be cautious—but even a turtle never gets anywhere until he sticks his head out. 

Be Strong and Courageous.  The Call to Courage

“Be strong and courageous!”  Four Times in this Chapter Joshua is told to “Be Strong and Courageous!”  He needed to hear it.  He will need courage and His people will need His courage.  We need #courage too.

Phrase repeated 1:6, 7, 9, 18

Joshua 1:9

9  "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

But From Where does Courage Arise?

At least 3 Clues in Joshua chapter 1.  Here is the first clue ...

#1 The Call and Commission of God on our Lives.  Joshua 1:1-6

Dr. Kelly Carr, Pastor, New Hope Community Church, 3849 FM 1827, McKinney, TX 75071,

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