Courage for What’s Next

For a threshold moment — a new job, a move, a diagnosis, or a big decision. These passages offer words for faithful courage, not a promise that every outcome will be painless or turn out as hoped.

  1. Reading 1

    Joshua to Succeed MosesDeuteronomy 31:1–8

    Before Israel crosses into new territory, Moses tells Joshua the secret of courage: the Lord goes ahead of you, so start there.

  2. Reading 2

    God Instructs JoshuaJoshua 1:1–9

    Now it's Joshua's turn to step into the unknown, and three times God repeats the same promise: be strong and courageous, because I am with you wherever you go.

  3. Reading 3

    The LORD Is My SalvationPsalm 27:1–14

    When the Lord is your light, David says, fear loses its grip — this psalm gives you words to pray while you wait for what's next.

  4. Reading 4

    The LORD Redeems, Gathers, and Calls Israel as WitnessIsaiah 43:1–13

    God speaks to Israel as His redeemed people: when they pass through deep water and fire, He will be with them.

  5. Reading 5

    Mordecai Appeals to EstherEsther 4:1–17

    Esther shows that courage isn't the absence of fear — it's trusting that you may be where you are for such a time as this.

  6. Reading 6

    The Name ForbiddenActs 4:13–22

    Ordinary, unschooled men stand fearless before powerful people, and everyone can tell why: they had been with Jesus.

  7. Reading 7

    To Live Is ChristPhilippians 1:21–26

    Paul faces total uncertainty about his future with total peace, because when to live is Christ, no outcome ahead of you can take away your hope.

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