Family Day 15: Faith that is sure of the future
Today's Scripture
No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
— Joshua 1:5-9 (NIV)
Reflect on the Word
God made a big promise to Joshua and His people. A promise that may have seemed impossible. God promised to give His people, the Israelites, a special land. God told Joshua to be strong and courageous as they got ready to take the land God had given to them.
Joshua was probably nervous. He didn’t know how God was going to work. But Joshua had seen God at work in the life of the leader before him, Moses. God told Joshua, “Just as I was with Moses, I will be with you.” That’s true for us, too! Our lives will have lots of changes. We might change schools, our friends may hurt our feelings, and hard things will happen. But, God never changes. He is always with us. He knows what will happen in the future.
God invites us to trust in His timing and in His promises. Even in the situations that seem scary or impossible, we can trust in the promises of God.
Family Moment
Set a timer for five minutes. Spend those five minutes in silence, asking God to speak. What are you anxious about? Share that with God and invite the Holy Spirit to exchange the fears for His promises.
Let's Pray!
Who in your life is facing a big decision or dealing with anxiety? Pray the promises of God over their lives and decisions.