I am just loving journeying through Joshua at the moment and as I've been scribbling down notes and verses, it has really struck me again how 'constant' the dialogue between Joshua and the Lord is and also just how many times God has to remind Joshua to be strong and courageous - to not be afraid - and how this works alongside discipline, obedience and keeping the Law.
As I grapple with the parenting of my teenagers - and getting alongside some of their friends - these scriptures have been such a timely reminder. God's love is so intense, so fierce, so wonderful. My love for my kids also has instensity and ferociousness. What a perfect role model I have in my heavenly Father as I guide, lead, discipline and generally be a parent. We shouldn't be afraid of discipline - they need parents, not more 'mates'. In fact we all do.
Thank you Lord that you are my Father - my Salvation - my Rock - my Guide - my Peace.
Be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you: To love the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, to obey His commands, to hold fast to Him and to serve Him with all your heart and all your soul.
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