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Faith vs. Fear
May 28, 2020
Faith vs. Fear
Deuteronomy 31
When we face big fears, God knows we need big faith. But we can rest assured that He never
sends His children into duty without assisting in the details. Moses learned that truth and readily
communicated it to Joshua as he was about to face the daunting task of leading God’s people to
encounter countless dangers and hostile forces in their pursuit of the Promised Land. This
mission was much bigger than Joshua, but not bigger than his God. It was important to go into
this unknown territory thinking on what was known, God’s declared promises that were meant to
be fully known and fully believed. That was the caveat. For only bold belief begets bold
obedience. This was the ultimate requirement for the Israelites in securing their inheritance. Read
slowly the powerful words given to Joshua. Imagine yourself as Joshua and given this mission to
lead or as one of the Israelites in the camp anticipating what was to come. “And the LORD shall
give them up before your face…Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them:
for the LORD thy God, He it is that doth go with thee; He will not fail thee, nor forsake
thee…for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their
fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit. And the LORD, He it is that doth go
before thee, He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed” (vss. 5-8).
Take time to read over these few verses again, meditatively, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak
something strikingly personal.
Challenge: As you trek toward the promised land called Heaven, is there some fear that needs
replaced by faith? God’s faithful promises to accompany us and equip us in the journey can be
fully embraced with unrelenting confidence. He is as trustworthy today as He was in Joshua’s
day. He who has called us to the journey, will most assuredly keep us in the journey. Remember,
“Through God we shall do valiantly: for He it is that shall tread down our enemies” (Psalm
60:12). Take adequate time to contemplate the encouragement God has spoke to you today.
Don’t hurry away too quickly. Your world is undoubtedly full of noise and busyness.
Distraction is the Devil’s delight. Imagine yourself crawling up onto the lap of your gentle
faithful Father, resting, listening to and trusting in His sweet promises. That is His greatest
delight. Let it be yours as well.
Prayer: Holy faithful Father, forgive my lack of faith for I know there is no promise You won’t
keep. No strength you won’t provide. No problem You can’t solve. No enemy You can’t
conquer. No wall You can’t take down. No fear You can’t erase. You are my sufficiency for
every need. Lead me courageously and safely to the Land promised to Your children, for Christ’s
glory. Amen.
God’s blessings on your day!
Bluffton North Ministry Group
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