TEXT: Joshua 1:9(NIV)

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

THE WORD:

When you look out into your future, what do you see? What are the dreams and desires that you hold close to your heart? So many people start with bold dreams, but then opposition comes. Life doesn’t turn out the way they planned. They lose a loved one or encounter an unexpected difficulty.

Today, if that’s you, I want to remind you that the Creator of the universe designed you with specific gifts and talents that no one else has. He has you on this planet for a specific purpose. When you commit your life to Him, He promises to be with you wherever you go. Though some things in life may have caught you by surprise, they didn’t catch God by surprise. His good plan for your life remains.

You can trust Him because He loves you with an everlasting love, and He doesn’t want to see you settling for anything less than His very best. He wants you to remain bold, strong and courageous. So, put aside the past and lift up your eyes to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith. Live boldly and dream boldly in order for you to embrace the good things He has in store for you.

PRAYER:

Father God, today I come boldly to You. I open my heart and mind to Your Word. Fill me with Your strength today; fill me with Your hope, and keep me close to You always as I put You first in everything I do in Jesus’ Name. Amen