“ ⁵ No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. ⁶ Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. ⁷ Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. ⁸ This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. ⁹ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Every day you and I need to think about this four-thousand-year-old message Joshua spoke to God’s people: Know the Word of God, meditate on His truth, be careful to obey His commands, and know His blessing. I want you to know that these words are just as relevant and life-giving today. And now, as New Testament believers, this side of the cross, we not only have the written Word to direct us, but also the example of Jesus as well as the indwelling Holy Spirit to provide guidance and direction to us. God has given us all we need to walk in His ways and blessing!