Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1:7-8 KJV
Life is never easy. It can not be understood by a simple human being. The pain of life can be very discouraging sometimes. I have come to learn that you have to have a source of strength on a daily basis to navigate through the rigors of life. I chose God since I was young. His word gives me such strength than I can imagine.
God says, obey the commandments in His law, obey His instructions found in His word, obey His word. Do not look to the left or to the right for you to reap the spiritual benefits that comes from the word. Now we understand that the physical were made by the spiritual and not by the physical. Therefore the spiritual is more more important to our existence than the physical. Read Hebrew chapter 11. It is the spirit that gives life, the flesh profits nothing (John 6:63). I pray that your spirit should be quickened, in the name of Jesus.
When you are filled with the word of God, you become stronger. Your spirit is free, you don’t feel afraid, you feel the closeness of God. God is saying, be strong and courageous. The walk of life, is a walk of challenges. God on your side will see you through.
Say aloud the following wherever you are.
LORD, make me strong and courageous, in Jesus precious name. Amen
May God bless you.
Amen
Pastor Dr. Sam Mlowa