Be Strong and Courageous
God's presence and power give us the strength and courage to face any challenge, and we can trust in His guidance and provision to overcome any obstacle.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the greatness of God, highlighting His power, wisdom, goodness, grace, mercy, and understanding. He reassures believers that God will never leave them nor forsake them, encouraging them to be strong and courageous in their endeavors. Brooks explains that when God calls His people to significant tasks, He promises His presence and support, providing them with the strength, direction, and joy they need. The sermon underscores the importance of relying on God's attributes to face challenges with confidence and faith.
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God is glorious in power,
and wonderful in counsel,
and infinite in mercy,
and admirable in goodness,
and rich in grace,
and unsearchable in understanding.
"I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Be strong and courageous." Joshua 1:5-6
When God puts His people upon weighty services, He
assures them of His presence, and of His assistance.
He assures them that He will stand by them, and
strengthen them, and support them, and uphold
them. He assures them that . . .
His power should be theirs to defend them,
His wisdom should be theirs to direct them,
His goodness should be theirs to supply them,
His grace should be theirs to heal them,
His mercy should be theirs to pardon them,
His joy should be theirs to strengthen them,
His promise should be theirs to cheer them,
His Spirit should be theirs to lead them.
Sermon Outline
- God's Presence and Power
- God's glorious power
- God's wonderful counsel
- God's infinite mercy
Key Quotes
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” — Thomas Brooks
“Be strong and courageous.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We can trust in God's presence and power to give us the strength and courage to face any challenge.
- We can apply God's goodness and mercy in our lives by trusting in His supply and provision.
- We can seek God's guidance and wisdom through prayer and scripture to navigate life's difficulties.