SCRIPTURE
Deuteronomy 31:7
Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and of good courage, for you must go with this people to the land which the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall cause them to inherit it.” (NKJV)
Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and of good courage, for you must go with this people to the land which the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall cause them to inherit it.” (NKJV)
Deuteronomy 31:8
“And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” (NKJV)
“And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” (NKJV)
Deuteronomy 31:23
Then He inaugurated Joshua the son of Nun, and said, “Be strong and of good courage; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land of which I swore to them, and I will be with you.” (NKJV)
Then He inaugurated Joshua the son of Nun, and said, “Be strong and of good courage; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land of which I swore to them, and I will be with you.” (NKJV)
Joshua 1:6
Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. (NKJV)
Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. (NKJV)
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (NKJV)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (NKJV)
Joshua 1:18
“…Only be strong and of good courage.” (NKJV)
“…Only be strong and of good courage.” (NKJV)
GROWING STRONGER
1. Grow in Your Knowledge of Spiritual Principles
Proverbs 24:5
The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger. (NLT)
The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger. (NLT)
2. Live in God's Word and Let God's Word Live in You
Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. (NKJV)
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. (NKJV)
3. Give Glory to God
4. Keep Your Joy in God
Nehemiah 8:10
“…the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (NKJV)
“…the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (NKJV)
Psalm 16:11
…In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
…In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 43:4
There I will go to the altar of God, to God—the source of all my joy. (NLT)
There I will go to the altar of God, to God—the source of all my joy. (NLT)
5. Pray
Mark 14:38
“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (NKJV)
“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (NKJV)
6. Allow God to Strengthen You
1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. (NKJV)
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. (NKJV)
Ephesians 3:16
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. (NLT)
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. (NLT)
7. Serve God with a Wholehearted Commitment
2 Chronicles 16:9
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him...” (NKJV)
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him...” (NKJV)
8. Walk by Faith
Hebrews 11:33
That by faith, these people …subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, (NKJV)
That by faith, these people …subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, (NKJV)
9. Watch the Words You Speak
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. (NKJV)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. (NKJV)
10. Pray in the Spirit
Jude 20
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, (NKJV)
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, (NKJV)
APPLICATION
Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. (NKJV)
He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. (NKJV)
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait on the Lord, Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (NKJV)
But those who wait on the Lord, Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (NKJV)
CONCLUSION
Ephesians 3:16
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. (NLT)
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. (NLT)
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)