September 08, 2018 | Keluarga Allah Daily Devotional
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THE SOUL Joshua 1:1-9 TODAY'S RHEMA Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
So Heavy. Brian's body never felt so heavy. It even felt very difficult to open his eyes, he especially felt so hard to get up. He didn't even know how many times he was lying in the ground, been hit hard by his opponent's fist. Every time he was hit and fall, the pain stung even more. This time it's not only pain, but his strength seemed to evaporate. The crowd's banter that filled the atmosphere weakened his heart. However, the image of the winning trophy lifted high in his hands crossed his mind. No, he shall not give up! Brian made up his mind and rediscovered the strength to stand on both of his feet. Even though all his bones and joints felt like were about to fall apart, he attacked his opponent fiercely. He didn't care when he fell again or when the audience continued to mock him. Until finally, he managed to bring down his opponent and the audience turned to cheer in his victory.
Our lives are like in a match. There are times when we have to face challenges that confront our lives like towering mountains. Problems that seemed to exceed our limits. Then when the bitter reality shook our lives and failure hit us severely, it felt like there was no other way but to give up.
However, as God told Joshua when he replaced Moses holding the rod of the leadership of Israel, "Be strong and courageous!" The words were repeated three times indicate that the statement is very serious and important. Because God knows, when our heart is shaken and weaken, we will lose our fighting spirit and only defeat that await us. Therefore, direct our gaze beyond the "mountaintop" in front of us to God whose power far exceeds even the largest and highest mountains. He will take us beyond all our difficulties and reveal His glory which brings us to a higher level in this life. REFLECTION Saudara Terkasih, The secret of STANDING STRONG when facing MANY CHALLENGES is to constantly BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS. APPLICATION 1. Are there any difficulties or challenges that you found difficult at this time? How do you face it? 2. Why do you need to learn to constantly be strong and courageous? 3. How can you be strong and courageous in the midst of your difficulties? TODAY'S PRAYER "Good Father, thank you for always be there for me, to support me. When I stumble, You will never let me fall down. God, I don't want to be discouraged anymore by all challenges in my life. Please give me wisdom and strength, while I continue to learn to be strong and courageous. In the name of Lord Jesus, I pray. Amen."
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