I have always found God's words to Joshua in this chapter really reassuring. Be strong and very courageous and remember that I am with you. The collect for last Sunday said these words:
O God,
you know us to be set
in the midst of so many and great dangers,
that by reason of the frailty of our nature
we cannot always stand upright:
How true these words - how often do we feel we can't stand upright, or we need supporting in order to do so. Perhaps at these times we need to remember God's words to Joshua again. Or indeed if we are holding someone up we perhaps need to remind them of these words. As well as being strong and courageous Joshua is also reminded to meditate on the law, to deepen his relationship with God not only by recognising His presence with him but by getting to know him better through his word. When we step out in faith we need to hold onto both of these.
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