Be Strong and of Good Courage

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Joshua 1:9

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

 

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An orphan boy lived in a town. Later the boy was adopted to a family in a city of New York. After he was grown up, he married a woman from different country. Being married did not make him happy. It turned out that he had chronic heart disease. Many people despised him due to his illness. His friends neglected him. That was really painful to him.

However, he and his wife never stopped trying to be better. They had a dream, that one day when they’re gone; people will always remember their name and their work. Finally, the man wrote poems and some amazing novels. After working hard for 15 years, the poems and novels received awards from year to year.

Ten years later, the man died. Though he was gone, he has ensured a wonderful legacy that will continue to live. Up to today, his poems are used in many universities, and his novels have been blessings for many people in his country.

When the Lord told Joshua, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." In fact, no temptation has overtaken you. When troubles come, like what the man has experienced, he encouraged himself. When no one cared about him, and his surroundings neglected him, he kept fighting. He did his part as well as he could do.

Whatever problem there is, He is God who promised Joshua and you, as well. He never forsakes His creations. He will always be with you.

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