The power is yours!

Have you ever looked with awe and wonder at the amazing and seemingly invincible leaders of the Bible? Of course we know they are not invincible since they are dead, but it can be easy to think that when we read the accounts of how Saul killed thousands and David his ten thousands. (How is it that David was never killed in all those battles?)

The good news is that regardless if it is someone you admired from centuries ago or someone even now in the present day, the same power that rested or rests on them can be yours!

When the mantle of leading the Israelites was placed on Joshua, he was anxious and self-distrustful (Patriarchs and Prophets). But, God gave him this assurance: "As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you."

The next words God says are, "Be strong and courageous!" (exclamation mark, all mine) 

Therefore, there is no need for fear or anxiety because the same God that was with the leaders of the past assures you that He can and will be with you, too. Be strong! and courageous!