Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 AMP
Don't be dismayed.
Discouraged
It's so easy to be dismayed. Sometimes it's little things that knock us off balance...and sometimes it's the big, hard stuff...but for the 3rd time Josh is told to be strong, courageous, & to live with vigor...because what's coming is going to be tough, challenging...but...God is with you. Doesn't say that the circumstances will change, that suddenly it's going to be easy... but He is with us.
So no matter what, live with vigor, courage, no matter what you face today or tomorrow & know He is with you
#with
...four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus... Mark 2:3-4 NLT Great account of inventiveness and determination to get their friend to see Jesus. Love this. Do you wonder about the back story? Are these the same 4 people who bring this man food? Take him to the toilet every day. Clean him up. Does he live with one of them? Are they family? Are there whole families or groups of people in the background who have supported and cared for this man? A group of children who grew up seeing their parents love in action? Probably. Healing Help Hope These things are found in community. These 4 guys are the heroes here. The upfront people. One day it will be interesting to see who the background heroes are. #loveinaction #community #inthistogether #walkingeachotherhome #gospelofmark
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