Verse of the Day 1/20

 Joshua 23:6 (HCSB) "Be very strong and continue obeying all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, so that you do not turn from it to the right or left 

Joshua is coming to the end of his life and he wants to encourage and challenge the Israelites to continue in faith.  He knew that it would not be easy, that they would not only have to be strong, very strong, while continuing to look to God for deliverance from every obstacle that would come along.

These were Joshua's "marching orders" to the people and they still serve as God's marching orders to us today.

 

The words of the Susan Ashton song "Walk On" come to mind:

 

I'm at the end of my rope, time I realize

That when the going gets tough

And the tough are long gone, just to

Walk on, walk on, walk on

 

I hadn't thought of it this way before, but Joshua was letting the people know that he wouldn't be there to lead them for much longer.  He would be gone, he was encouraging them to walk on, walk on in faith in God. 

 

Have you lost a friend, loved one, or mentor that helped you in your way?  May we remember their faith, and where their faith was placed.  May we put our faith and trust in God when the going gets tough, when we feel we're at the end of our rope, He will guide us and give us the strength to not to stop or stray from the path, but to "walk on".

 

Blessings,

Mike
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Joshua 23:6-8 (HCSB)

 ⁶ "Be very strong and continue obeying all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, so that you do not turn from it to the right or left ⁷ and so that you do not associate with these nations remaining among you. Do not call on the names of their gods or make an oath to them; do not worship them or bow down to them. ⁸ Instead, remain faithful to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day.