~~CONFIDENT AND COURAGEOUS ~~

“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
---(Deuteronomy 31:8 / NIV)

Moses is reminding Joshua that he will not be alone as he leads God’s people to the land He had promised them. Here, as throughout Scripture, when God is sending His people in a new direction or commissioning a leader, one of the most common statements is: “Don’t be afraid, and don’t be discouraged.”

Humans are very susceptible and vulnerable to fear and discouragement. If we weren’t, we wouldn’t be consistently warned about them. They will immobilize you and keep you from God’s best in your life. We also know that if God said to not be afraid or discouraged, it’s possible to lead fearless and courageous lives. I have determined that with the help of the Spirit of God I will not forfeit one of God’s invitations in my life because of fear or discouragement. Yes, we will be faced with frightening and discouraging things, but we will have to determine in our hearts that we will depend on His strength and not turn back.

THINK ABOUT IT
Your adversary will always focus on your weaknesses and failures, both past and potential. Be encouraged by God’s Word to refocus on God’s strength and faithfulness, and go forward with confidence in Him. [During this time in our lives, we have much time on our hands. Let's be sure to read the Holy Bible, His Word, and He will speak to us. We speak to Him, by way of prayer, but we must also listen for His still-small voice. We worship in prayers and songs. It's a two-way communication to our heavenly Father.]

PRAYER
~~"Heavenly Father, I am determined by grace to not be mastered by any fear except the fear of the Lord. Thank You for Your Spirit of power and love that casts out my fears and encourages my heart in every good work and purpose. In Jesus’ name, amen."
Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson
~~~~~//"Forever Amen" // Steffany Gretzinger // <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXWI9JIIreg>
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Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]