Joshua 1

Moses has died and Joshua takes his place in leadership. In reading this chapter I was struck by how God repeatedly told him to "be strong and courageous". Leadership is never easy. Leadership seems easy when someone else is in the leader's role. When someone else is leading we can second guess their actions and think about what we would do. There is no pressure when someone else is leading. When we step into the leadership role, there is an entirely different feel. There are moments when doubt and fear take over. It is little wonder that God repeatedly tells Joshua to "be strong and courageous". God knows Joshua will have difficulties. He will experience moments of fear. What God wants of him is to stand firm in his faith and do the right thing.