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Joshua 1:9 NIV
We all have fears.
- Feeling fear or anxiety, frightened
- More worried that something undesirable will come
- Unwilling or reluctant to do something for fear of the consequences
Hoshea = "salvation"
Joshua = "the Lord is Salvation"
Joshua 1:9 NIV
Fear looks to the past, freezes in the present, and is blinded to the future.
Fear is a road sign, not a destination.
Fear is an emotion.
Eventually your emotions catch up to your obedience. - Carey Nieuwhof
Strength becomes strength
- Over time
- With resistance
Courage is only courage if there's something in the midst of which one needs courage.
Courage learns from the past, is faithful in the present, and trusts God with the future.
Courage= faithful with the what because of the Who in light of the why
God takes full responsibility for the heart fully devoted to Him. - Charles Stanley
Joshua had:
- Moses: Legacy
- Caleb: Accountability
- The People: Community
Expose your fear, shift your focus, get in The Word, get on your knees, and get in community.
Focus on your Savior rather than your circumstance.
Verses on confidence in God:
1 John 4:18 NIV
Isaiah 35:3-4 NIV
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Psalms 27:1 NIV
Romans 8:31 NIV
Because of who God is, I choose to be strong and courageous today and not be afraid of…