Joshua 1-2

“Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land” (1:6).  God promised to help Joshua lead the Israelites into the new land and help them prosper. As long as they remained true to God and His ways, their enemies would fall before them.  They were to meditate on and obey God’s Word, “for then you will have good success” (v7-8).  Their loyalty to God and careful attention to His commands would produce blessing for themselves and many others, like Rahab’s family (ch 2).

“Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed” (1:9). When we walk in obedient fellowship with Jesus, His presence casts out fear, and we can face life’s challenges with confidence (v9).