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You’Re Not Alone

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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

(Joshua 1:9, AMP)

The Lord your God is with you wherever you go today, this week and beyond. God commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous because he was going to face different challenges as a leader. He was going to make history that would be talked about thousands of years later. The magnitude of his task was so huge that he couldn’t have gone alone so God assured him of His presence.

  • Why would God command and insist that Joshua should be strong and courageous (Joshua 1:6,7,9)? Three things to consider:
    1. He was going to deal with his own people by giving them their inheritance as promised by God. Remember that Moses had been the leader since exodus from Egypt and this new role would require firmness and courage.
    2. He was also supposed to set standard for Israel to follow as a leader. This would require him to adhere to every command God had given to Moses. There were deviants among them therefore it was necessary for God to echo the need to be firm and courageous in practicing what the law says. There were no pick and choose to fit narratives in order to condone sin.
    3. Finally, He was going to enter new territories with hardcore enemies equipped with advanced technologies. Having heard the news about Jericho and its formidable walls, his own experiences with the giants on the promised land, and the knowledge Jordan river before them, God had to reassure Joshua of His presence in the situation and the need for him to be composed and charged for the places and people he had to conquer.
African lion and lamb. Credit: dailymail.co.uk

These three considerations are applicable in your daily life:

  1. You’re on earth for divine assignment and what you do in any day would have cumulative effect on what you leave behind. Like Joshua, God chose you to lead and claim the inheritance for your family and other dependents. These dependents could be your employees, friends, church members, colleagues, etc. They depend on your for their spiritual and/or physical wellbeing therefore don’t take the position you occupy for granted. God has your there for His purpose. He is with you and you’ve got to be strong and courageous to complete your given assignment.
  2. God expects you to keep every word in His Word. It takes courage to say and do the word of God. Cowardice enables people to obey some part of the scriptures that fit their narrative for the moment. That’s why it is difficult for some Christians to say (publicly) that homosexuality is a sin according to God’s command. God wants you to be strong and courageous when it comes to your stance on the scriptures because your deviation (or compromise) will send wrong signal to those who look up to you for direction.
  3. Finally, Today is a new territory. You have no idea how the day would be and what your enemies have planned. You don’t know the enemies you would meet in traffic, at grocery store, at work, etc. The news reports may send waves of fear and panics, and other things you would least expect. In spite of these, God has assured you of His presence in the day therefore be strong and courageous. Your God on your side means that no weapon formed against you shall prosper and those who stand against you shall be reduced to nothing. Jordan rivers before you will give way for you, and every wall of Jericho shall fall.

When you see the Sun rise in the morning, remember that God is with you. He will lead you through the day but know that what you do in the day matter(s). Don’t be terrified or intimated by what you see and/or feel because your God is with you. If you can be strong, then He will be your strength. And if you can be courageous, then He will work through you. Be blessed, strong, and courageous. You’re not alone.

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Secure Your Borders

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Let’s talk about WALLS today. The news lately is dominated by building walls. Yeah! “Trump Wall just got 10 feet taller”. It’s interesting to know that One continent that takes Walls or Border Security seriously is Europe, especially UK. That notwithstanding, almost every street has got CCTV to instill confidence in the British people that their country is well guarded, either at the borders or within the country.

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Narrowing this down to our personal lives, WALLS are set of values, principles, beliefs, etc that guard and guide (or direct) our thoughts and actions. Self Control is centered around building and maintaining these walls. It’s important because the enemy can easily slip through when we compromise.

  • Why do you need WALLS?

2 Chronicles 32 has interesting story about Hezekiah. When he realized that King of Assyria had plans to attack Jerusalem, he quickly repaired all broken sections of the wall, and constructed a second outside the first. He also increased his weaponry and made sure the city was well guarded. After these, he said to the people; “Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discourage because of the king of Assyria or his mighty army, for there is a power far greater on our side! He may have a great army, but they are merely men. We have the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!…” (v7-8, NLT) emphasis added.

Notice Hezekiah knew God was on their side, and He would help and fight their battles for them. However, that didn’t stop him from guarding the city. God expects us to do same. That is He is on our side, to help and fight for us but we’ve got to keep our walls intact.

God didn’t send angels to build the walls. He only came in when they were ready and had called on Him for help.

Your enemies can’t attack your life when your WALLS are built on Jesus Christ, our STRONG foundation. They may try to attack but God’s angels await to destroy them. However, when part of your walls are broken or you have no walls at all, you become vulnerable. Anybody can attack, steal, kill, and destroy.

  • WALLS AND BRIDGES

Often people are quick to criticize when WALLS are mentioned. They say BRIDGE connects. That’s so true but where would a bridge connect to your life? There has to be a secured entry point where the bridge would connect. By this you can filter what comes in with the help of God’s word and His Spirit.

  • Do you have broken or no walls?

The risk is high because the thief cometh. When you have compromised or no values, principles, or belief that guard your life, here are some of the dangers:

  • You will find it difficult to manage your key resources like Time, Money, and Energy.
  • You will have no requirement(s) for existing relationships and choosing new ones. Remember that some people are mere distraction.
  • You will have no specific standard(s) for dealing with challenges.
  • The enemy can blow you around like Chaff.
  • Anything at all can steal your Joy and Happiness.
Be on Guard; WATCH

In this year, let’s work hard to build and maintain our walls to ensure that our fields are well guarded. We can’t afford to let the enemy steal God’s precious blessings for our lives. Guard your Field.

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Thought for the day: September 08, 2016

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“Be strong, and do not fear,
for your God is coming to destroy your enemies.
    He is coming to save you.” (Isaiah 35:4, NLT)