Joshua 1:6-9

"Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you..."

Are you really trying to please God or yourself? Rather than following the whims of culture, let's obey God's word.

"Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will....."

""Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.""

"Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

"Our God's tender love for his servants makes him concerned for the state of their inward feelings. He desires them to be of good courage. Some esteem...."

Inspirational illustration of Joshua 1:9 -- 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.

Inspirational illustration of Joshua 1:8 -- Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; 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.

What do you do when your dreams seem to be fading away? When all seems lost, remember the Lord is still God and leads us in triumph.

No matter what you are facing, God has a message for you! Tom Norvell reminds us that God is with us, that he will not abandon us, and that we should be strong and courageous!

Is there something that can move us beyond being frozen in fear? Phil Ware reminds us that Joshua 1 and God's famous charge to Joshua to be strong and courageous is as much a promise and faithfulness from God as it is commitment and trust from us.

How do you handle it when people come down on you? Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we have big dreams or want to be used by God significantly, we will have plenty of critics, but don't let them stop you and he gives several different pieces of good advice.

Can you live certain that you will finish all you are supposed to do in this life before you leave it? Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos to challenge us to live for God and finish what he has given us to do by investing in future generations to carry on God's work.