How does God’s presence benefit you when you’re afraid or anxious?



That’s a question Joshua faced after Moses died. Moses led the Israelites across the Red Sea. He received the Ten Commandments from the hand of God. He was a man the people loved. And then Moses died. Suddenly, Joshua was in charge—and God was wanting him to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land.



Joshua was afraid. But then God comforted him. God said in Joshua 1:9: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”