Bible Reading #175 - Be Strong and Courageous

Be Strong and Courageous

Joshua 1

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(v. 7) " 'Only be strong and very courageous, faithfully doing everything in the teachings that my servant Moses commanded you. Don't turn away from them. Then you will succeed wherever you go." (v. 9) " 'I have commanded you, 'Be strong and courageous! Don't tremble or be terrified because the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. ' ' "

Bible Reading #160 - Even Water Obeys God

Even Water Obeys God

Joshua 3

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(v. 13) "The priests who carry the ark of the LORD, the Lord of the whole earth, will stand in the water of the Jordan. Then the water flowing from upstream will stop and stand up like a dam.' " (v. 15-16) "(The Jordan overflows all its banks during the harvest season.) When the priests who were carrying the ark came to the edge of the Jordan River and set foot in the water, the water stopped flowing from upstream. The water rose like a dam as far as the city of Adam near Zarethan. The water flowing down toward the Sea of the Plains (the Dead Sea) was completely cut off. Then the people crossed from the east side _└of the Jordan River_┘ directly opposite Jericho."

Daily Bible Reading with DragoNate #155

Victory

Joshua 8

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(v. 2) "You will do the same thing to Ai and its king that you did to Jericho and its king. However, you may take its loot and livestock for yourselves. Set an ambush behind the city.' " (v. 16-17) "All the troops in the city were called out to chase them. As they chased Joshua, they were lured away from the city. Not one man was left in Ai or Bethel; They all went after Israel. So the city was left unprotected as they chased Israel." (v. 19) "The men who were hiding got up as soon as he [Joshua] stretched out his hand. They entered the city, captured it, and quickly set it on fire."

My Thoughts

It was not very smart of Ai to have sent out every single soldier, every single able bodied man, to fight their attackers. That move caused them to leaver the city entirely unprotected, and Israel was able to capture it and set it on fire. They had the victory soon after because the men of Ai had nowhere to go, with the Israelites in front and behind.

Most of us more than likely cannot relate to this kind of victory, not counting games. We still have victories all the time, though. Small victories are still something to celebrate. Our biggest victory as God's people is over the enemies and every one of his tactics.

Nothing Satan could ever do can ever truly ruin us if we are in Jesus. Whether it comes in the form of other people's evil actions, or stupid or unfortunate things happening.With today being Pink Shirt Day, my main focus is on bullies. You can watch this video giving a word of encouragement if you would like.

As stated in the video, it does get better. You have victory over them as well because nothing bullies do can ever separate us from God. Even though you may be going through that situation, and even if it has been a long time, you have victory.

Stay strong and don't let the bullies get to you. I know it's easier said than done, but you have to try. Don't lose yourself the people who bully you because they are not worth it. Talk to someone who can help you in some way.

Prayer Time

Now you talk to God about what you read, and you can even read this chapter of the Bible for yourself before you do.

Let me know your thoughts on this reading as well.

Thank you for taking the time to read, I pray that what you have read blesses and inspires you! Godbless!