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Possess the Spirit of a Warrior Like Joshua
Pesan Bulan Ini
Shalom CBN Partner,
Over the next two months, CBN will conclude the year of Fearless Faith. Each of us faces challenges, as I personally experienced this year with the loss of a spiritual mentor, the passing of my father, and the departure of the inspirational founder of CBN. Every CBN partner, you must also encounter challenges in your lives as well. However, this year, we are called not to fear, as the verse of Fearless Faith from Joshua 1:9 states, “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.”
There are so many challenges we face, but God says, 'Be strong and courageous' (Joshua 1:6). This is what the LORD conveyed to Joshua after the death of Moses. Joshua was steeped in Moses' vision for years because God knew he had the capacity. It is this process that gave Joshua the spirit of a warrior.
Like Joshua, God also conveys the same message to us to 'Be strong and courageous.' The fighting spirit and strength that was in Joshua must be in us. God is not looking for optimistic people; He is looking for those who genuinely believe in Him.
The challenges ahead are not easy! We are entering the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with rapid changes. There are many tasks ahead of us, requiring a strong and steadfast heart. How do we achieve this? By meditating on God's word and speaking the Book of the Law along the day and night (Joshua 1:8-9). When we read God's word, we are nourishing our spirits and being molded into spiritual warriors where the Spirit of God dwells within us. Only those who diligently pursue and chase after God will be used to fulfill His purposes.
God bless!
Chairman of CBN Indonesia Foundation
Mark McClendon
