Every Joshua Needs a Moses

Every Joshua Needs a Moses

Then Moses summoned Joshua. He said to him with all Israel watching, ‘Be strong. Take courage. You will enter the land with this people—the land that GOD promised their ancestors to give them. You will make them the proud possessors of it.’” (Deuteronomy 31:7)


No one succeeds alone. At pivotal moments in life, everyone needs someone who believes deeply enough in them to see what they cannot yet see in themselves. That was who Moses was to Joshua. Moses believed in Joshua’s capacity to lead—first in his absence, and ultimately into the Promised Land.

This confidence did not come by accident. Joshua had served faithfully under Moses for years. He had watched, learned, obeyed, and remained committed. Moses knew Joshua’s strength because he had witnessed his diligence, character, and growth. Affirmation often flows from proven faithfulness.

When Moses said, “Be strong. Take courage. You will enter the land with this people,” those words carried weight. They were spoken against the backdrop of forty difficult years—years of wandering, battles, failures, and lost opportunities. Many of the men who once stood strong beside Joshua did not live to see the promise fulfilled. Yet Moses boldly declared what God had ordained: You will enter the land.

Today, I echo that same assurance to you. You will enter the land. You will give birth to that vision. You will start that business. You will fulfill all that God has placed in your heart. Strength and courage are your response; God’s promise is your assurance.

Brief Reflection

Who is your Moses—someone God has placed in your life to encourage, affirm, and speak boldly into your future? And just as importantly, are you being faithful where you are now, preparing yourself for what God is taking you into? Great destinies are often unlocked through humble service and timely encouragement.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for the Moseses You place in our lives—voices of wisdom, strength, and encouragement. Help us to serve faithfully, grow patiently, and receive Your promises with courage. Strengthen our hearts when the journey feels long, and remind us that Your word will surely come to pass. We choose to be strong and courageous, trusting You completely. Amen.

Have a fruitful day,
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift) 

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