Peace: Fighting Anxiety God's WaySample
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To set the scene for today’s passage, Moses—the Israelites’ leader—had died. The thought of life without Moses’s leadership must have frightened many, just as difficult circumstances may frighten God’s people today.
Of all the people in Israel who’d followed Moses, Joshua probably felt the weight of Moses’ death most deeply. Joshua had served as Moses’ assistant, but now the leadership responsibility landed squarely on his shoulders.
Thankfully, this was part of God’s plan all along. He wouldn’t leave Joshua—or His people. He had promised them His presence and security. And He would deliver them into the land He had promised them, too.
Moses had been preparing Joshua to take over the leadership role. Beginning in Deuteronomy 31:3-8, he gave Joshua a bit of a pep talk, much like God did in today’s verses. Both served to remind Joshua, and all of God’s people, that He had not forgotten them or His promise to them.
Think about words or phrases a coach or team leader might say to their teammates before or during an important game. Why do you think pep talks are effective in stressful, challenging, and frightening situations? Well, it’s easy to get discouraged and anxious when all we can see are changes and the weight of responsibility crashing down on us. This is why God encouraged Joshua first through Moses, then through His own voice.
In spite of the risks and challenges, God promises protection and success to those who courageously obey Him. Even if your circumstances change, God has not abandoned you. So, walk courageously into whatever He leads you to next.
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Have your fears ever caused you to experience heart-racing, palms-sweating, can’t-catch-a-coherent-thought anxiety? In a world broken by sin, anxiety is all too common. You’re not alone in your fears, worries, or questions. Our hearts cry out for peace—and thankfully, God answers. God invites us to be at peace with Him through Jesus and empowers us through the Holy Spirit to be at peace with others, and yes, even with ourselves.
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