God Is With You!

Romans 8:31 In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be successful against us?

Do you remember Joshua in the Bible? He was one of the two faithful spies, and was known to be full of courageous expectation from his youth, yet, even he needed
an extra dose of Divine encouragement as the Lord commanded him to cross
the Jordan and take possession of the promised Land.

Three times God encouraged Joshua, though he was a man with a great deal of natural
bravery, God still encouraged him to be “strong and (very) courageous”. God knew what Joshua would
be facing, even a lot better than the soldier himself, and so in a pivotal
and personal message, He spoke to him: “Do not be frightened or dismayed,
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” [ Joshua 1:8]

It is impossible to overestimate the value of this simple truth, this
amazing promise, this unmitigated provision! God is, and will always be with us.
Anyone who has truly experienced this reality knows its inestimable value.

God is with us by His Spirit; and His Spirit is NOT “a spirit of fear, but
of love, of power and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9