Be strong and of a good courage!

“Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.” Joshua 1:6KJV.

It requires a strong and courageous individual to assert their rightful claim. It takes a lion's heart to claim a lion's share. Your strength and courage must come from an awareness of God's presence with you. The presence of God in your life is your inheritance as a saint of God. This divine presence guarantees you rest and victory in this wild world. You cannot afford to be timid if you don’t want the enemy to rob you of your inheritance. Remember, the righteous are bold as lions (Proverbs 28:1). God has not given you a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Those who know their God shall be strong and do great exploits (Daniel 11:32). Stop looking down on yourself, be strong and of good courage, and enter into your inheritance in the Lord.

To be strong and courageous means to trust God's promises and His presence in your life. When David faced Goliath, he drew his strength from his unwavering faith in God, declaring, "The battle is the Lord's" (1 Samuel 17:47). Similarly, when Esther approached the king to save her people, she did so with enormous courage, knowing that she was fulfilling God's purpose (Esther 4:16). God’s presence empowers us to face our fears and conquer challenges. When you are strong and courageous, you open the door to receive the blessings and inheritance God has prepared for you. Stand firm in your faith, trust in God's promises, and boldly claim your inheritance.

Prophetic Word: The Lord says, "Be strong and courageous, for I am with you. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I am your God. Just as I was with Joshua, I will also be with you. I will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid to claim your inheritance because I prepared the way. I am the Lion of Judah, and I have given you a lion's heart to conquer the land I promised you. You will walk in victory and possess the promises I have made to you. Do not look to the left or to the right, but keep your eyes fixed on Me, for I am your strength and your shield. In your boldness, you will see the manifestation of My power and glory in your life. Be strong, be courageous, and know that I am the Lord your God who goes before you."

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for Your promises and Your presence in our lives. We thank You for ensuring that You are always with us, guiding and protecting us. Lord, we ask for Your strength and courage to fill our hearts. Help us to stand firm in our faith, knowing that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.

Father, we declare that we are strong and courageous in You. We step into our inheritance with boldness, trusting that You have prepared the way for us. We bind every spirit of timidity and fear that seeks to hinder us from receiving what You have promised. Lord, empower us to face every challenge with the confidence that comes from knowing You are our God.

We pray for divine boldness, such as that of David facing Goliath and the courage of Esther standing before the king. Let Your presence in our lives be evident through our victories and exploits. Strengthen our hearts, Lord, and help us to keep our eyes fixed on You, the author and finisher of our faith.

In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.