Under Gods Command
Joshua 1:17-18 – “Just as we fully obeyed Moses, so we will obey you. Only may the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses. Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey your words, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous!”
When God commissioned Joshua, he was told three times to be strong and courageous (Joshua 1:6, 7, 9). Here Joshua was given the same Kind of encouragement from the people. Apparently, he took God’s message to heart, and found the strength and courage he needed in his relationship with God. The next time you are afraid to do what you know is right; remember that strength and courage are readily available from God.