Be Courageous - Jehovah Is With You - HOW YOU CAN "MAKE YOUR WAY SUCCESFUL

To have the courage needed to do God's will, we must study his Word and do what it says.  That is what Jehovah told Joshua to do when he took Moses' place.  "Be courageous and very strong to take care to do accordingly to all that Moses my servant commanded you." He added: "This book of the Law you should not depart from your mouth, and you must in an undertone read it day and night, in order that you may take care to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way successful and then you will act wisely." (Joshua 1:7, 8) Joshua was successful because he followed that counsel. If we do the same, we will have greater courage and will be successful in God's service.

Jehovah next told Joshua: "Be courageous and strong.  Do not suffer shock or be terrified, for  Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9) Jehovah is with us too. So no matter what trials we may suffer, we do not need to be afraid. We are especially interested in the words: "Be courageous and strong. . . . Jehovah your God is with you."  These words of Joshua 1:9  have been chosen as the year-text for 2013.  These words to  Joshua and the example of  others who showed faith and courage will give us great feedback in the months ahead. 

Next time: Be Courageous - Jehovah Is With You - THEY COURAGEOUSLY CHOSE TO DO GOD'S WILL

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