Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (Joshua 1:9)

After Moses’s death, Joshua inherited leadership of the Israelites and was charged to take God’s chosen people into the Promised Land. Despite his divine commission, Joshua must have felt challenged by the daunting nature of his task. God graciously offered Joshua assurance to be with him on the journey ahead (Josh. 1:9).

The road of life often travels through uncharted territory. We voyage through seasons when the path ahead isn’t clearly visible. God’s plan may not always be apparent to us, but He has promised to be with us “lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world” (Matt. 28:20). What greater assurance could we hope for, no matter what uncertainty or challenge we might face? Even when the path is unlit, the Light is with us.

Lord, thank You for being near me even when I cannot see You. Please comfort me with Your presence. Amen.

When I read this I couldn’t help but think of a recent conversation I had with someone. They said, I don’t understand why God has me here, there is nothing here for me or my family, I don’t understand why. What truth comes from this devotion today, no matter what uncertainty or challenge we are facing, even when the path is unlit and we can’t see the purpose or reason and the path ahead isn’t clearly visible we must never forget, the Light is always with us and His plan and purpose is beyond our understanding or comprehension, our job is to be obedient and find the good in our current situation despite how dark it may look, remember always, The Light is with you. Trust Him and be faithful, even in times of complete darkness. Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Have a wonderful day in The Lord!

Today’s Reading is Joshua 1:1-9