“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” — Joshua 1:9
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear ?the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident…” — Psalm 27: 1,3
Walking with the Lord produces courage. Faith makes hosts of enemies seem small. Unbelief brings an “evil report” that there are giants in the land and we are like little grasshoppers compared to them (Numbers 13:32-33). Faith brings a good report, knowing that the land is good and the Lord is with us (Number 14:7-9). Unbelief will immediately try to stone the tender roots of faith in your heart if you allow it as the congregation attempted to stone Joshua and Caleb for preaching the good report. (Num 14:10)
Faith allows you to see that the host of enemies in front of you was created by a sovereign God who has promised to be with you “whithersoever thou goest.” That was David’s confidence when he penned Psalm 27.
Thus saith the LORD: Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake. Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy. No weapon that is forged against thee shall prosper… Isaiah 54:15-17
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