How could Joshua "be courageous and strong"? He could draw courage and strength from the inspired writings that Jehovah had provided at that time. This included "the entire Law that Moses [Jehovah's] servant commanded [Joshua]." (Joshua 1:7) Jehovah told Joshua to read it in an undertone ["meditate on it," New International Version] day and night." (Joshua 1:8) Such reading and meditation fortified Joshua's mind and heart to do God's will. Joshua then needed to act on what he learned in God's Word, to "observe carefully all that [was] written in it." If he did so, then he would act wisely and be successful. And that is exactly what happened. Although he faced challenges, Joshua lived a full and satisfying life as a faithful worshipper of Jehovah. - JOSHUA 23:14; 24:15.
Jehovah's words to Joshua continue to be encouraging today. They reveal how much Jehovah cares for all his worshippers, especially when they face challenges. He wants them to be successful just as Joshua was! And like Joshua, they can "be courageous and strong" by regularly reading and meditating God's Word, the Bible, and then acting in harmony with is direction.
Next time: Contexts of Joshua 1:9
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