
Be courageousJoshua 1:1-9Length: Standard
Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this passage show me about God?
- What does God command Joshua to do, and what reason does he keep giving for why Joshua can do it?
What does it show me about people — and about myself?
- God promises, 'I will be with you wherever you go.' What would change if you believed that about your situation?
What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)
- What is one strong-and-courageous step you will take this week because God is with you?
Who will I tell?
- Who needs to hear 'do not be afraid — God is with you,' and how will you say it to them?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
God, three times you told Joshua to be strong and courageous because you would be with him. I take that promise for what is in front of me — be with me wherever I go.