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Thriving In The Midst Of Uncertainty - Part 2

O our God, will you not judge them. For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.
2 Chronicles 20:12

By the time Moses passed the reins of leadership to Joshua, everything had changed. For 40 years, Joshua had been taught to navigate and survive in a wilderness, but now it was time to enter the Promised Land. Can’t you hear his thoughts: ‘I know a lot about wandering, but not much about warfare.’ No wonder God told him, "Be strong and courageous - for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). Why would God tell Joshua not to be afraid? Because he must have been afraid! Everything about his new situation reeked of uncertainty. The only thing Joshua knew for sure was that God said, ‘Go’. Listen: ‘Then Joshua commanded the people, saying, "Prepare yourselves, for within three days you are to cross this Jordan[and] possess the land" (Joshua 1:10-11). Can you imagine what the people must have thought? 

Question: "But Joshua, how are we going to get across the river?" Answer: "I’m not sure, but in three days be ready to go."

Question: "But Joshua, what are we going to do when we get to the other side?" Answer: "I’ll tell you when we arrive. Just be ready to move out in three days."

You’ll always be uncertain about many things, especially as you move into new territory. But you can never afford to be unclear or in doubt as to your call, your vision and your destination. So where does such confidence come from? God’s promise, "I am with you".