On Moses' 120 birthday he told the Israelites that he wouldn't be going with them to conqour the promised land. Taking the land by force scared them, but God gave them a young man named Joshua, who would lead them to victory.
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage; fear not, nor be afraid of them for the Lord they God, He it is that doth go with thee; He will not fail thee nor forsake thee.
We should memorize this verse. When the storms of life frighten us, it will bring assurance. We can have confidence and courage because there's power in the redemptive blood of the Lamb of God. And when He says to take courage we can because we know He is with us.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
The Lord will also give us courage to proclaim His Word, to defend the faith, and to overcome the world.
