Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 In the midst of both the everyday struggles and the extreme challenges, God has called us to have a perspective of faith in His faithfulness toward us in all things. He says He'll never leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6). He causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Nothing shall by any means harm us (Luke 10:19). He's got your back—and your front, middle, sides . . .

We are to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might (Ephesians 6:10). As believers, God sees us through the lens of His beloved Son, Jesus, in Whom He is well pleased (Matthew 3:17). Our lives are hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3).

• We have all things pertaining to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).
• We can do all things through Christ who is our strength (Philippians. 4:13).
• When we pray in faith we have all things we ask for (Matthew 21:22).
• Jesus said that all things are possible for those who believe (Mark 9:23).
All things, including godly strength to live out this life.

Let the truth of God's Word stir you up to be strong in all things! God's command to Joshua and Caleb to "only be strong and very courageous" certainly applies to us today (Joshua 1:7). We are to obey the Lord and "be" strong, actively living out the gift of this life and doing so with the strength that God abundantly supplies (1 Peter 4:11; 2 Corinthians 9:8)!

Be strong!
Pastor Jeff



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