The Book of Joshua begins with God telling Joshua to be strong and "very courageous". I was struck by the addition of very...Why? Isn't "courageous" enough???
As I read through the rest of the chapter, I began to see the point. Joshua was being asked to take a leadership role and accomplish something even Moses had not been able to do: take the people across the Jordan into the promised land, overcoming all resistance and all obstacles along the way. So, in my own life, when I am asked to do something hard or even frightening, do I avoid it or ask God for the strength and courage to do what He asks?
In Hebrews chapter 6 is the help I need. God loves me and fills me with strength and encouragement, so I may eagerly assume the task and imitate the saints of old, like Joshua. I am discovering that deep in the center of my heart are these great caverns which cry out to be filled with the person of God, and all that He desires for me. These "caverns" need to be lit up and cleaned out to make room for God. What a task....fortunately, one that the Holy Spirit loves to do, if we will but ask Him! Come Holy Spirit!
So, when you are afraid or exhausted or just weary, ask Him for the help and hope you need. He loves to help and fill you with His encouragement. Hope is a wonderful thing!
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