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Day 254: Joshua 1:9 Devotional

Courage for Today: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

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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

Even a familiar passage can become newly alive at the right moment. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Courage in Scripture is tied to God's presence more than personal boldness. The command not to fear is paired with the promise that God goes with his people.

This verse makes room for trembling hearts while still calling them forward. Pause once at midday and turn the key promise of this verse into a short prayer.