Affirmation of God: I am taking possession of the land the LORD has given me.

Today’s Scripture: Joshua 1:11 ESV: “Pass through the midst of the camp and command the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you are to pass over this Jordan to go in to take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.'”

“Prepare your provisions”. You have already been provided what you need to take possession of land the LORD has given you. Prepare your provisions to go.

Here in Joshua 1 neither Joshua nor the people questioned God’s direction. They were reminded to trust the word of God and to not turn away from it. We can do the same. As we meditate on His Word and His promises He tells us where and when to go.

Our strength and our courage are in God. If we look to ourselves we never go. If we continue to look to God and trust His commands we see His provisions all around us.

Be strong and VERY courageous to follow ALL of God’s instructions we are told in Joshua 1:7. It takes a lot of courage to follow God over what we can see. Are you preparing your provisions to take possession of the land the LORD has given you?

Today’s Prayer: LORD, I am ready. Equipped with Your Word; filled with Your strength and courage I know it is time. I praise You and trust You to prepare the way. Keep Your Word in me and show me now thine way. I find strength and courage in Your Word and in Your promises. You are my God and I am going where You have commanded me to go. Amen

Tom Raines Jr

Affirmations of God