Posts with the category “courage”

Joshua experienced one of his greatest defeats immediately after one of his greatest victories. Ai brought him down through conflict, sorrow, loss, and discouragement, but God did not intend for Joshu...  Read More

When the walls of Jericho fell, everyone was found somewhere in relation to the will of God. Jericho was resisting him. Joshua was obeying him. Israel was following him. Rahab and her family were trus...  Read More

The walls of Jericho looked impossible, but God had already declared the victory before the battle ever began. In Joshua 6:1–10, we discover that success did not come through military strength, clever...  Read More

Every child of God needs an Ebenezer. After God gave Israel victory over the Philistines, Samuel erected a memorial stone and called it Ebenezer, meaning "stone of help." The purpose of that stone wa...  Read More

Joshua 3 presents a powerful picture of the Christian life. Before the waters of Jordan parted, the priests had to step into the overflowing river by faith. In the same way, believers today must perso...  Read More

Rahab could have ignored the knock on her door. She could have protected her reputation, her safety, and her familiar way of life. Instead, she opened the door—and everything changed. Joshua 2 shows ...  Read More

When Moses died, Joshua was not left without direction—he was left with the Book. God connected Joshua’s strength, leadership, courage, and success to written Scripture. The same truth remains today: ...  Read More

Joshua 1 begins with change, loss, and transition. Moses was dead, Joshua was called to arise, and Israel stood before Jordan ready to enter a new chapter. So it is in the Christian life. There are se...  Read More

The Christian life is not a sprint—it is a race that must be run with endurance. Hebrews 12 teaches that victory in the believer’s race requires three essentials: enduring hardship, exercising under G...  Read More

"Be of Good Courage" from 2 Samuel 10:12 explores how believers can develop spiritual strength in fearful and uncertain times. This message highlights several practical ways Christians can grow in cou...  Read More