Author of the book, Unshaken, Crawford loritts said whatever he knows about leadership, courage and responsibility he learnt primarily from his dad.
Whenever he experiences discouragement or is faced with tough decisions he hears his dad saying "Don't Walk away. With the death of Moses, Joshua had some big shoes to fill. It was time for Joshua to take charge of the Israelite and lead them into God's promised Land.
He must turn wandering people into mighty warriors to conquer and possess the land.
Joshua chapter 1 vs 1-9
Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, [2] Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel. [3] Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. [4] From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast. [5] There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. [6] Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. [7] Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. [8] This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. [9] Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Little wonder Joshua was shaking. However, God was faithful to quell his fears. God promised him victory and commanded him to be strong and courageous in the face of danger.
We need strength and courage to face a life turns each day. Every day comes with its own challenges and sometimes we could be overwhelmed by the enormity of the situations we face
How then can we draw courage and strength? The awareness of God's presence give us courage to face the unknown future. We draw that courage when we take time to fellowship with God in his word, drawing inner strength to face outer challenges
God's promise to never leave or forsake applies to faithful servants today just as it did to Joshua. Step out in faith to fight every battle of your life Poor health, financial issues, career obstacles, academic dilemmas, spiritual darkness and relationship struggles. God commands you to be bold and courageous stand strong and conquer.
the wise faced their mountains with courage. Challenges are not obstacle to cause fear but opportunities to be brave