Today 2-25-2021

Joshua 1:9 NASB "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”"Going through some old photos, I came across one of my rookie days on the fire department and thought to myself, I must have been crazy! The thought of running into a burning building seems crazy and yet I found strength in words from my dad, and the camaraderie of the crew I was on. Today's verse shares God speaking to young Joshua as he was about to lead the Israelites into the Promise Land. As life continues with wearing masks, keeping 6' apart, maybe we need to ask ourselves if today's verse is some great advice on which to stand and begin to live rather than just exist?! When I look back at my time on the FD, I have a peace in my spirit that I knew God went with me. The question for today is... do we have the courage to face the unthinkable, to be strong and courageous in Christ as we face each new day? peace, tom